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Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Airfield Operations Specialists make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,600
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.5% vs 2024
$73,180
Mean Salary
$62,600
Median Salary
$30.10
Hourly Rate
1,660 people work as Airfield Operations Specialists in California
Airfield Operations Specialists salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Airfield Operations Specialists in California earn a median salary of $62,600 per year ($5,216/month).
This is 9.9% above the national average of $56,947.
California ranks #11 out of 35 states for Airfield Operations Specialists pay.
Approximately 1,660 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Airfield Operations Specialists
Ensure the safe takeoff and landing of commercial and military aircraft. Duties include coordination between air-traffic control and maintenance personnel, dispatching, using airfield landing and navigational aids, implementing airfield safety procedures, monitoring and maintaining flight records, and applying knowledge of weather information.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Monitoring
4.0
Reading Comprehension
3.75
Speaking
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
4.45
Transportation
4.25
English Language
4.18
Customer and Personal Service
4.03
Education and Training
3.74
Typical Education: Some College Courses
(14.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Airfield Operations Specialists in California
Salaries for Airfield Operations Specialists in California range from $47,040 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $106,170 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $54,580 and $86,320.
Median $62,600
P10: $47,040P25: $54,580P75: $86,320P90: $106,170
10th
$47,040
25th
$54,580
Median
$62,600
75th
$86,320
90th
$106,170
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,040
$22.62
$3,920
25th Percentile
$54,580
$26.24
$4,548
Median (50th)
$62,600
$30.10
$5,216
75th Percentile
$86,320
$41.50
$7,193
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$106,170
$51.04
$8,847
Note: The mean (average) salary of $73,180 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Airfield Operations Specialists make in California?
The median annual salary for Airfield Operations Specialists in California is $62,600 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $73,180.
What is the salary range for a Airfield Operations Specialists in California?
Salaries for Airfield Operations Specialists in California range from $47,040 at the 10th percentile to $106,170 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $54,580 and $86,320.
What is the starting salary for a Airfield Operations Specialists in California?
Entry-level Airfield Operations Specialists positions in California typically start around $47,040 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $54,580 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Airfield Operations Specialists in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,660 people are employed as Airfield Operations Specialists in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Airfield Operations Specialists in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Airfield Operations Specialists in California is approximately $30.10 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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