Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $48,080 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.11
10th percentile $34,830
90th percentile $63,900
Employed locally 180
National median $56,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,830
    25th
    $35,040
    50th (median)
    $48,080
    75th
    $62,460
    90th
    $63,900

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Airfield Operations Specialists salary vs area income 67% Median Airfield Operations Specialists salary is 33% 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
    Florida $62,600
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,630
    Jacksonville, FL $52,720
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $47,830
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $47,170

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,130
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,810
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,760
    Light Truck Drivers $39,340
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $26,840
    Driver/Sales Workers $27,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in Tampa, FL is $23.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Airfield Operations Specialists salary in Tampa, FL is 15.3% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,830 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,040.