Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $47,820 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.99
10th percentile $41,200
90th percentile $96,360
Employed locally 50
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,200
    25th
    $46,220
    50th (median)
    $47,820
    75th
    $96,360
    90th
    $96,360

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 64% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 36% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $60,910
    Killeen-Temple, TX $59,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,690

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,600
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,520
    Light Truck Drivers$39,300
    Driver/Sales Workers$26,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Airfield Operations Specialists make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in San Antonio, TX is $22.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.75 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Airfield Operations Specialists salaries?

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in San Antonio, TX is 15.7% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,200 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,220.