Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $37,480 -34% vs national
Median hourly $18.02
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $65,050
Employed locally 70
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $37,470
    50th (median)
    $37,480
    75th
    $37,480
    90th
    $65,050

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 49% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 51% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,680
    Wisconsin $37,480

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,040
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,850
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,770
    Light Truck Drivers $46,790
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,360
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Milwaukee, WI is $18.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 34% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,470.