Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $47,160 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.68
10th percentile $33,270
90th percentile $59,750
Employed locally 180
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,270
    25th
    $39,440
    50th (median)
    $47,160
    75th
    $48,620
    90th
    $59,750

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 61% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 39% 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
    Washington $82,540
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,240
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $76,100
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $60,910
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,680
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $59,260

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,680
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,740
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,750
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,840
    Light Truck Drivers $45,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Indianapolis, IN is $22.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 16.9% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,270 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,440.