How much does an airfield operations specialist make in Memphis?
$64,320a year
Median yearly pay for airfield operations specialists in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $30.92 an hour or $5,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.92
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 48
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,770Median: $64,320Highest 10%: $65,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,770 | $15.75 | |
| 25th | $49,780 | $23.93 | |
| Median | $64,320 | $30.92 | |
| 75th | $65,070 | $31.28 | |
| 90th | $65,440 | $31.46 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for airfield operations specialists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $122,400 |
| Transportation Inspector | $115,900 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $63,070 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,350 |
| Transportation Worker | $56,870 |
| Aircraft Service Attendant | $56,620 |
| Tank Car | $55,730 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $54,200 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $53,600 |
| Machine Feeder and Offbearer | $49,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airfield operations specialist make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $30.92 ($64,320 a year).
Do airfield operations specialists make more in Memphis than the national average?
Yes: $64,320 against $56,850 nationally, 13% more.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $40,180, so Memphis pays 60% more.
Where does Memphis rank for airfield operations specialist pay?
12 of 48 metro areas with data.
How much does an airfield operations specialist make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,440 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.