Airfield Operations Specialists Salary by State
The national median pay for airfield operations specialists is $56,850 a year. By state, it ranges from $28,670 in West Virginia to $123,290 in Kentucky.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,870
- 25th percentile
- $42,000
- Median
- $56,850
- 75th percentile
- $77,340
- Top 10%
- $102,120
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 15,190 jobs.
Median pay in 35 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky | $123,290 | +117% | $54,990 | $163,350 | 290 |
| 2 | Washington | $84,050 | +48% | $50,520 | $119,490 | 150 |
| 3 | Alabama | $78,590 | +38% | $62,870 | $83,290 | Not published |
| 4 | Arizona | $77,570 | +36% | $52,720 | $101,960 | 160 |
| 5 | Colorado | $77,500 | +36% | $49,800 | $95,680 | 70 |
| 6 | Oregon | $75,130 | +32% | $48,720 | $83,700 | 50 |
| 7 | Virginia | $72,250 | +27% | $37,720 | $113,230 | 280 |
| 8 | Alaska | $71,510 | +26% | $43,780 | $105,060 | 160 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $69,090 | +22% | $39,020 | $104,360 | 50 |
| 10 | Georgia | $66,790 | +17% | $20,490 | $78,920 | 340 |
| 11 | California | $62,600 | +10% | $47,040 | $106,170 | 1,660 |
| 12 | Idaho | $62,510 | +10% | $47,260 | $84,400 | 40 |
| 13 | Michigan | $61,780 | +9% | $41,220 | $78,920 | 440 |
| 14 | Nevada | $61,350 | +8% | $46,150 | $106,960 | 150 |
| 15 | Texas | $60,910 | +7% | $39,680 | $148,060 | 1,310 |
| 16 | Utah | $59,780 | +5% | $39,930 | $82,190 | 290 |
| 17 | Florida | $57,650 | +1% | $37,490 | $77,290 | 2,320 |
| 18 | Ohio | $57,140 | +1% | $38,790 | $77,860 | 360 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $56,020 | −1% | $45,610 | $78,250 | 380 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $55,660 | −2% | $31,980 | $84,460 | 340 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $49,200 | −13% | $31,330 | $95,840 | 80 |
| 22 | Iowa | $48,870 | −14% | $18,320 | $62,810 | 40 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $45,820 | −19% | $30,980 | $70,590 | 610 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $44,290 | −22% | $39,210 | $80,720 | Not published |
| 25 | New Jersey | $42,480 | −25% | $42,480 | $94,040 | Not published |
| 26 | New York | $42,000 | −26% | $32,410 | $67,710 | 2,190 |
| 27 | Missouri | $40,360 | −29% | $34,190 | $63,970 | 310 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $40,180 | −29% | $17,910 | $65,440 | 190 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $39,400 | −31% | $38,160 | $58,550 | 100 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $37,860 | −33% | $30,460 | $49,560 | 190 |
| 31 | Indiana | $37,730 | −34% | $31,770 | $61,380 | 350 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $37,550 | −34% | $37,120 | $60,530 | 80 |
| 33 | Montana | $33,990 | −40% | $31,940 | $68,630 | 90 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $33,590 | −41% | $18,730 | $71,220 | 90 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $28,670 | −50% | $28,670 | $50,760 | 60 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Airfield Operations Specialists salary questions
Which state pays airfield operations specialists the most?
Kentucky, with a median of $123,290 a year (+117% vs. the national median of $56,850). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays airfield operations specialists the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $28,670 a year (−50% vs. national).
Where do most airfield operations specialists work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 2,320, with a median of $57,650.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.