Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $82,360 +45.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.60
10th percentile $49,620
90th percentile $117,290
Employed locally 150
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,620
    25th
    $63,790
    50th (median)
    $82,360
    75th
    $93,940
    90th
    $117,290

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 73% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 27% 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
    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
    Washington $82,540
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,550
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $62,640
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $48,080
    Iowa $47,990
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $41,450

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$44,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$47,660
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$69,290
    Light Truck Drivers$48,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72,170
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$52,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Airfield Operations Specialists make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Seattle, WA is $39.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.45 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Airfield Operations Specialists salaries?

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Seattle, WA is 45.1% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,620 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,790.