Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $60,250 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.96
10th percentile $45,320
90th percentile $105,030
Employed locally 110
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,320
    25th
    $45,320
    50th (median)
    $60,250
    75th
    $79,720
    90th
    $105,030

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $69,990
    Jacksonville, FL $52,720

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,460
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,340
    Light Truck Drivers $42,130
    Flight Attendants $39,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Airfield Operations Specialists make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Las Vegas, NV is $28.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.42 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Airfield Operations Specialists salaries?

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Las Vegas, NV is 6.2% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,320 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,320.