Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $58,220 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.99
10th percentile $40,470
90th percentile $92,890
Employed locally 130
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,470
    25th
    $46,080
    50th (median)
    $58,220
    75th
    $79,490
    90th
    $92,890

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 68% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 32% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,880
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,280
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,050
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $62,720
    California $61,100

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,970
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,680
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $54,540
    Light Truck Drivers $44,560
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $38,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Riverside, CA is $27.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Riverside, CA is 2.6% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,470 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,080.