Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $60,630 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.15
10th percentile $49,670
90th percentile $104,260
Employed locally 90
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,670
    25th
    $60,630
    50th (median)
    $60,630
    75th
    $104,260
    90th
    $104,260

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 65% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 35% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,630
    Light Truck Drivers $45,280
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Sacramento, CA is $29.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Sacramento, CA is 6.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,670 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,630.