Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $58,630 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.19
10th percentile $37,490
90th percentile $77,290
Employed locally 1,530
National median $56,750

Compare Airfield Operations Specialists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Miami, FL stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Airfield Operations Specialists
in
Miami, FL
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,490
    25th
    $45,260
    50th (median)
    $58,630
    75th
    $72,850
    90th
    $77,290

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 20% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $52,720
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $48,080
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $47,830
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $47,170

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,180
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,710
    Light Truck Drivers $41,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $27,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Miami, FL is $28.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Miami, FL is 3.3% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,490 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,260.