Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $46,690 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.45
10th percentile $40,070
90th percentile $99,640
Employed locally 280
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,070
    25th
    $46,690
    50th (median)
    $46,690
    75th
    $82,240
    90th
    $99,640

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 58% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 42% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $60,910
    Killeen-Temple, TX $59,070
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,820

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,240
    Light Truck Drivers $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Houston, TX is $22.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Houston, TX is 17.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,070 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,690.