Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $34,330 -39.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.50
10th percentile $18,730
90th percentile $71,280
Employed locally 50
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,730
    25th
    $25,620
    50th (median)
    $34,330
    75th
    $50,830
    90th
    $71,280

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 42% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 58% 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
    Wisconsin $37,480
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $35,690

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,060
    Light Truck Drivers $40,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Charleston, SC is $16.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Charleston, SC is 39.5% below 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $18,730 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,620.