Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $86,880 +53.1% vs national
Median hourly $41.77
10th percentile $62,890
90th percentile $129,990
Employed locally 50
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,890
    25th
    $77,910
    50th (median)
    $86,880
    75th
    $105,870
    90th
    $129,990

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 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
    Washington $82,540
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,360
    Arizona $80,260
    Alabama $78,270
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,240

    Nearby metros — Airfield Operations Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $60,630

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,030
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,910
    Light Truck Drivers $50,060
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $65,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in San Jose, CA is $41.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in San Jose, CA is 53.1% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $62,890 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,910.