California Median
$62,600
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.10
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+10% vs US median
US median $56,850
State Rank
#11 of 35
1,660 employed here
How much does an Airfield Operations Specialist make in California?
Airfield Operations Specialists in California take home a median of $62,600 annually — roughly $30.10 an hour — which runs 10% above the national median of $56,850.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $47,040 while the top 10% make $106,170 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $54,580 and $86,320 a year.
Airfield Operations Specialist salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,040 | $22.62 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $54,580 | $26.24 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $62,600 | $30.10 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $86,320 | $41.50 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $106,170 | $51.04 |
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How California compares
California ranks 11th out of 35 states and territories for Airfield Operations Specialist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Airfield Operations Specialist salary in other states
Kentucky $123,290Washington $84,050Alabama $78,590Arizona $77,570Colorado $77,500Oregon $75,130Virginia $72,250Alaska $71,510New Mexico $69,090Georgia $66,790Idaho $62,510Michigan $61,780Nevada $61,350Texas $60,910Utah $59,780Florida $57,650Ohio $57,140Massachusetts $56,020Pennsylvania $55,660Oklahoma $49,200Iowa $48,870North Carolina $45,820Mississippi $44,290New Jersey $42,480New York $42,000Missouri $40,360Tennessee $40,180Wisconsin $39,400South Dakota $37,860Indiana $37,730North Dakota $37,550Montana $33,990South Carolina $33,590West Virginia $28,670
Working as an Airfield Operations Specialist in California
Nationally, about 15,000 people work as Airfield Operations Specialists in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($62,600) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Airfield Operations Specialist make in California?
The median Airfield Operations Specialist salary in California is $62,600 per year, or about $30.10 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,040 at the entry level to $106,170 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Airfield Operations Specialists about 10% more than the national median of $56,850. California ranks 11th out of 35 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Airfield Operations Specialists?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $62,600 a year. About 1,660 Airfield Operations Specialists are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.