Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $51,140 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.59
10th percentile $37,800
90th percentile $78,140
Employed locally 150
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,800
    25th
    $37,860
    50th (median)
    $51,140
    75th
    $67,420
    90th
    $78,140

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 69% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 31% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,630
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $48,080
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,690

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,850
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,340
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,040
    Light Truck Drivers $40,040
    Bus Drivers, School $45,130
    Driver/Sales Workers $27,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Pittsburgh, PA is $24.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 9.9% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,800 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,860.