How much does an airfield operations specialist make in California?
$62,600a year
Median yearly pay for airfield operations specialists in California. That is $30.10 an hour or $5,217 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.10
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 1,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,040Median: $62,600Highest 10%: $106,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,040 | $22.62 | |
| 25th | $54,580 | $26.24 | |
| Median | $62,600 | $30.10 | |
| 75th | $86,320 | $41.50 | |
| 90th | $106,200 | $51.04 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $86,880 |
| San Francisco, CA | $85,680 |
| San Diego, CA | $63,550 |
| Sacramento, CA | $61,740 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $57,330 |
| Riverside, CA | $54,960 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $53,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for airfield operations specialists.
| 8. Alaska | $71,510 |
| 9. New Mexico | $69,090 |
| 10. Georgia | $66,790 |
| 11. California | $62,600 |
| 12. Idaho | $62,510 |
| 13. Michigan | $61,780 |
| 14. Nevada | $61,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airfield operations specialist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $30.10 ($62,600 a year).
Do airfield operations specialists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $62,600 against $56,850 nationally, 10% more.
Where does California rank for airfield operations specialist pay?
California ranks 11 of 35 states.
Which city in California pays airfield operations specialists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $86,880 a year.
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.