Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $51,620 -9% vs national
Median hourly $24.82
10th percentile $35,860
90th percentile $74,030
Employed locally 80
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,860
    25th
    $36,480
    50th (median)
    $51,620
    75th
    $59,350
    90th
    $74,030

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 54% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 46% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,550
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $76,100
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,280
    Anchorage, AK $58,970
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $38,960
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $35,690

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,930
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,670
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,940
    Light Truck Drivers $39,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,610
    Bus Drivers, School $37,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Raleigh, NC is $24.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Raleigh, NC is 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,860 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,480.