Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $47,180 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.68
10th percentile $39,390
90th percentile $70,660
Employed locally 70
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,390
    25th
    $46,650
    50th (median)
    $47,180
    75th
    $59,380
    90th
    $70,660

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 60% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 40% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,240
    Kansas City, MO-KS $76,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,280
    Montana $61,550
    San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR $48,830

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,960
    Light Truck Drivers$44,130
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,570
    Driver/Sales Workers$39,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Airfield Operations Specialists make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in St. Louis, MO-IL is $22.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.34 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Airfield Operations Specialists salaries?

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 16.9% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,390 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,650.