SOC 53-2022 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Airfield Operations Specialists is $56,742 per year ($27.28/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $41,226 and $78,333 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $111,030 per year. There are approximately 16,640 airfield operations specialists employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $16.92 | $35,194 |
| P25 | $19.82 | $41,226 |
| P50MEDIAN | $27.28 | $56,742 |
| P75 | $37.66 | $78,333 |
| P90 | $53.38 | $111,030 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Airfield Operations Specialists is $56,742 per year ($27.28/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $41,226 and $78,333 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Airfield Operations Specialists is $111,030 per year ($53.38/hr). The 75th percentile is $78,333 per year.
Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn approximately $35,194 per year ($16.92/hr). The 25th percentile is $41,226 per year.
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