Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $62,720 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.16
10th percentile $47,820
90th percentile $80,790
Employed locally 80
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,820
    25th
    $47,850
    50th (median)
    $62,720
    75th
    $74,330
    90th
    $80,790

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 61% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 39% 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
    California $61,100
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $60,630

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,000
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,690
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,480
    Light Truck Drivers $43,820
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in San Diego, CA is $30.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in San Diego, CA is 10.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,820 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,850.