Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $53,800 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.87
10th percentile $42,060
90th percentile $97,240
Employed locally 30
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,060
    25th
    $46,710
    50th (median)
    $53,800
    75th
    $78,570
    90th
    $97,240

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 56% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 44% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $62,720
    California $61,100

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,530
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,220
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,210
    Light Truck Drivers $44,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Airfield Operations Specialists make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Santa Maria, CA is $25.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.75 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Airfield Operations Specialists salaries?

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Santa Maria, CA is 5.2% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,060 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,710.