How much does an airfield operations specialist make in Atlanta?
$78,920a year
Median yearly pay for airfield operations specialists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $37.94 an hour or $6,577 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.94
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 48
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,530Median: $78,920Highest 10%: $78,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,530 | $12.27 | |
| 25th | $48,010 | $23.08 | |
| Median | $78,920 | $37.94 | |
| 75th | $78,920 | $37.94 | |
| 90th | $78,920 | $37.94 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for airfield operations specialists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $618,100 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $146,900 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,600 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $81,380 |
| Flight Attendant | $78,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $65,290 |
| Pump Operator | $64,050 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $62,910 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $59,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airfield operations specialist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $37.94 ($78,920 a year).
Do airfield operations specialists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $78,920 against $56,850 nationally, 39% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $66,790, so Atlanta pays 18% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for airfield operations specialist pay?
8 of 48 metro areas with data.
How much does an airfield operations specialist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,920 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.