Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $56,750 +0% vs national
Median hourly $27.28
10th percentile $49,920
90th percentile $67,020
Employed locally 90
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,920
    25th
    $56,750
    50th (median)
    $56,750
    75th
    $56,750
    90th
    $67,020

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 17% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $76,100
    Columbus, OH $59,730
    Ohio $56,750

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,020
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,940
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,090
    Light Truck Drivers$41,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Cleveland, OH is $27.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Cleveland, OH is 0% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,920 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,750.