Airfield Operations Specialists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for airfield operations specialists is $22.03 an hour ($45,820 a year). About 610 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($56,850). North Carolina ranks 23rd of 35 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for airfield operations specialists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.89 | $30,980 |
| 25% of workers | $17.25 | $35,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.03 | $45,820 |
| 75% of workers | $28.76 | $59,810 |
| 90% of workers | $33.94 | $70,590 |
Airfield Operations Specialists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $51,620 | 80 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $46,060 | 250 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $45,750 | 80 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for airfield operations specialists
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $106,100 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $151,540 |
| Commercial Pilots | $127,310 |
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