Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $38,960 -31.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.73
10th percentile $21,410
90th percentile $78,390
Employed locally 40
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,410
    25th
    $33,400
    50th (median)
    $38,960
    75th
    $65,540
    90th
    $78,390

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,550
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $76,100
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,280
    Anchorage, AK $58,970
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $51,620
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $35,690

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,350
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,130
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,980
    Light Truck Drivers $39,020
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,040
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Greensboro, NC is $18.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Greensboro, NC is 31.3% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $21,410 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,400.