Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $59,070 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.40
10th percentile $37,140
90th percentile $92,230
Employed locally 30
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,140
    25th
    $44,230
    50th (median)
    $59,070
    75th
    $77,440
    90th
    $92,230

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 12% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,820
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,690

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,330
    Light Truck Drivers $37,290
    Bus Drivers, School $36,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Killeen, TX is $28.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Killeen, TX is 4.1% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,140 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,230.