Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $88,420 +55.8% vs national
Median hourly $42.51
10th percentile $50,350
90th percentile $101,960
Employed locally 130
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,350
    25th
    $61,990
    50th (median)
    $88,420
    75th
    $88,420
    90th
    $101,960

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 104% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Airfield Operations Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,880
    Washington $82,540
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,360
    Arizona $80,260
    Alabama $78,270
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,240

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,630
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,820
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,220
    Light Truck Drivers $49,780
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Phoenix, AZ is $42.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 55.8% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,350 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,990.