Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $59,260 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.49
10th percentile $21,530
90th percentile $77,500
Employed locally 320
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,530
    25th
    $32,340
    50th (median)
    $59,260
    75th
    $77,500
    90th
    $77,500

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 69% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 31% 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
    Michigan $60,990
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $60,250
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $35,690
    Savannah, GA $33,410

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,700
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,470
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,860
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,220
    Light Truck Drivers $44,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Atlanta, GA is $28.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Atlanta, GA is 4.4% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $21,530 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,340.