Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $61,400 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.52
10th percentile $41,480
90th percentile $80,730
Employed locally 220
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,480
    25th
    $52,510
    50th (median)
    $61,400
    75th
    $75,360
    90th
    $80,730

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 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
    Utah $61,400
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $44,860
    South Dakota $44,860
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $38,390
    South Carolina $33,490

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,390
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,950
    Light Truck Drivers$43,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Salt Lake City, UT is $29.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 8.2% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,480 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,510.