Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $40,140 -29.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.30
10th percentile $36,920
90th percentile $57,360
Employed locally 60
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,920
    25th
    $37,090
    50th (median)
    $40,140
    75th
    $48,080
    90th
    $57,360

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 56% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 44% 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $44,440

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,900
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,330
    Light Truck Drivers $43,830
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,750
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $30,980
    Driver/Sales Workers $38,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Airfield Operations Specialists make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Rapid City, SD is $19.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.71 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Airfield Operations Specialists salaries?

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Rapid City, SD is 29.3% 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 Rapid City?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,920 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,090.