Airfield Operations Specialists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for airfield operations specialists is $29.28 an hour ($60,910 a year). About 1,310 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($56,850). Texas ranks 15th of 35 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for airfield operations specialists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.08 | $39,680 |
| 25% of workers | $22.85 | $47,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.28 | $60,910 |
| 75% of workers | $49.22 | $102,390 |
| 90% of workers | $71.18 | $148,060 |
Airfield Operations Specialists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $60,910 | 110 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $47,550 | 260 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $47,490 | 30 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $100,700 |
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| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $215,150 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $68,980 |
| Commercial Pilots | $137,960 |
| Transportation Inspectors | $101,440 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $170,080 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $56,290 |
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