How much does an airfield operations specialist make in Phoenix?
$88,420a year
Median yearly pay for airfield operations specialists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $42.51 an hour or $7,368 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.51
- Vs. national median
- +56%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 48
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,350Median: $88,420Highest 10%: $102,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,350 | $24.21 | |
| 25th | $61,990 | $29.80 | |
| Median | $88,420 | $42.51 | |
| 75th | $88,420 | $42.51 | |
| 90th | $102,000 | $49.02 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for airfield operations specialists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $228,000 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $161,200 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,800 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $75,810 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $72,580 |
| Traffic Technician | $65,190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,990 |
| Flight Attendant | $61,780 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,770 |
| Bus Driver | $57,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airfield operations specialist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $42.51 ($88,420 a year).
Do airfield operations specialists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $88,420 against $56,850 nationally, 56% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $77,570, so Phoenix pays 14% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for airfield operations specialist pay?
1 of 48 metro areas with data.
How much does an airfield operations specialist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,000 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.