Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $69,990 +23.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.65
10th percentile $54,350
90th percentile $93,960
Employed locally 50
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,350
    25th
    $60,500
    50th (median)
    $69,990
    75th
    $84,260
    90th
    $93,960

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 68% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 32% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,280
    Colorado $72,720
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,050
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $60,910

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$41,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,700
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62,880
    Light Truck Drivers$47,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66,560
    Flight Attendants$61,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Denver, CO is $33.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Denver, CO is 23.3% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $54,350 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,500.