How much does an airfield operations specialist make in Houston?
$47,550a year
Median yearly pay for airfield operations specialists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $22.86 an hour or $3,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.86
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 48
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,810Median: $47,550Highest 10%: $81,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,810 | $19.62 | |
| 25th | $41,470 | $19.94 | |
| Median | $47,550 | $22.86 | |
| 75th | $61,880 | $29.75 | |
| 90th | $81,380 | $39.13 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for airfield operations specialists.
| Austin, TX | $60,910 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airfield operations specialist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $22.86 ($47,550 a year).
Do airfield operations specialists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $47,550 against $56,850 nationally, 16% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $60,910, so Houston pays 22% less.
Where does Houston rank for airfield operations specialist pay?
32 of 48 metro areas with data.
How much does an airfield operations specialist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,380 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.