Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $58,970 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.35
10th percentile $48,530
90th percentile $97,590
Employed locally 110
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,530
    25th
    $50,680
    50th (median)
    $58,970
    75th
    $80,940
    90th
    $97,590

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 61% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Airfield Operations Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $88,420
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,880
    Washington $82,540
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,360
    Arizona $80,260
    Alabama $78,270

    Nearby metros — Airfield Operations Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,280
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $61,400
    North Dakota $49,970
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $44,860
    South Dakota $44,860
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $31,420

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,590
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $63,910
    Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $226,490
    Commercial Pilots $111,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Airfield Operations Specialists make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Anchorage, AK is $28.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.71 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Airfield Operations Specialists salaries?

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Anchorage, AK is 3.9% above the national median of $56,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Airfield Operations Specialists in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,530 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,680.