Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $60,910 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.28
10th percentile $44,940
90th percentile $73,460
Employed locally 110
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,940
    25th
    $44,950
    50th (median)
    $60,910
    75th
    $60,910
    90th
    $73,460

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 62% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 38% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $59,070
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,820
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,690

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,570
    Light Truck Drivers$44,420
    Driver/Sales Workers$32,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Austin, TX is $29.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Austin, TX is 7.3% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,940 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,950.