Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $44,440 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.37
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $55,290
Employed locally 60
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $37,400
    50th (median)
    $44,440
    75th
    $53,260
    90th
    $55,290

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 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
    Rapid City, SD $40,140

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,990
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,610
    Light Truck Drivers $43,730
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,620
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,600
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $34,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Airfield Operations Specialists make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $21.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.76 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Airfield Operations Specialists salaries?

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 21.7% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,400.