The average salary for a airfield operations specialist in the United States is $62,140, but the range typically falls between $39,700 and $74,410. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $29.88, with a range between $19.09 and $35.77.
There are approximately 18,320 people employed as a airfield operations specialist in the United States. With Texas, New York, California employing the highest number of airfield operations specialists.The state with the best pay for a airfield operations specialist is Kentucky, with an average annual salary of $124,400, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $35,600.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $33,870 | $16.28 |
| 25th Percentile | $39,700 | $19.09 |
| Median | $51,140 | $24.59 |
| 75th Percentile | $74,410 | $35.77 |
| 90th Percentile | $106,860 | $51.38 |
The salary of a airfield operations specialist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a airfield operations specialist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for airfield operations specialists are Kentucky, Oklahoma, Texas, Washington, Arizona while the worst states are West Virginia, Arkansas, Hawaii, North Dakota, Nebraska.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $44,350 | $57,330 | $81,130 |
| Alaska | $34,320 | $62,720 | $95,300 |
| Arizona | $42,790 | $68,980 | $95,370 |
| Arkansas | $22,880 | $38,180 | $67,580 |
| California | $38,920 | $71,640 | $110,770 |
| Colorado | $52,430 | $70,040 | $87,470 |
| Georgia | $20,750 | $52,090 | $80,710 |
| Hawaii | $31,890 | $47,590 | $77,210 |
| Idaho | $38,620 | $58,160 | $86,270 |
| Illinois | $28,760 | $67,150 | $86,830 |
| Indiana | $29,960 | $59,280 | $79,720 |
| Kentucky | $46,760 | $124,400 | $189,990 |
| Louisiana | $17,660 | $53,310 | $89,170 |
| Maine | $40,020 | $44,980 | $51,810 |
| Maryland | $35,270 | $78,460 | $139,020 |
| Michigan | $36,220 | $59,950 | $80,570 |
| Missouri | $32,430 | $43,290 | $56,460 |
| Montana | $25,860 | $46,380 | $64,190 |
| Nebraska | $36,550 | $41,080 | $55,070 |
| Nevada | $28,930 | $70,310 | $117,030 |
| New York | $39,020 | $49,110 | $66,400 |
| North Carolina | $17,770 | $41,640 | $62,440 |
| North Dakota | $34,330 | $40,340 | $49,560 |
| Ohio | $32,310 | $53,970 | $72,760 |
| Oklahoma | $41,950 | $76,670 | $99,740 |
| Oregon | $45,940 | $66,260 | $84,810 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,140 | $53,290 | $69,350 |
| South Dakota | $33,730 | $45,130 | $62,400 |
| Tennessee | $16,760 | $47,370 | $62,400 |
| Texas | $44,610 | $82,470 | $138,490 |
| Utah | $39,820 | $64,810 | $82,890 |
| Virginia | $29,580 | $54,230 | $106,120 |
| Washington | $47,640 | $77,910 | $104,680 |
| West Virginia | $27,040 | $35,600 | $47,920 |
| Wisconsin | $29,860 | $49,570 | $62,860 |
Even between cities, the salary of a airfield operations specialist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for airfield operations specialists is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $94,210.The city with the lowest average salary for airfield operations specialists is Savannah, GA with an average salary of $35,320.
Areas with highest average salaries for airfield operations specialists
Areas with lowest average salaries for airfield operations specialists
The number of airfield operations specialists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of airfield operations specialists has increased by 7,730. On average, the number of airfield operations specialists has been increasing by 18.2% each year. The salary of airfield operations specialists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of airfield operations specialists has increased by $3,780. On average, the salary of airfield operations specialists has been increasing by 1.6% each year.
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