Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $52,720 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.35
10th percentile $34,550
90th percentile $79,870
Employed locally 100
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,550
    25th
    $47,460
    50th (median)
    $52,720
    75th
    $62,600
    90th
    $79,870

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 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
    Florida $62,600
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,630
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $48,080
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $47,830
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $47,170

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,220
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,870
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,300
    Light Truck Drivers $39,550
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $50,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Jacksonville, FL is $25.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Jacksonville, FL is 7.1% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,550 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,460.