Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $73,280 +29.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.23
10th percentile $51,310
90th percentile $127,650
Employed locally 130
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,310
    25th
    $54,530
    50th (median)
    $73,280
    75th
    $92,770
    90th
    $127,650

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 55% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 45% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,050
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $62,720
    California $61,100
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $60,630

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,220
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,630
    Light Truck Drivers $49,300
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,230
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $57,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in San Francisco, CA is $35.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in San Francisco, CA is 29.1% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,310 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,530.