How much does an airfield operations specialist make in Seattle?
$84,050a year
Median yearly pay for airfield operations specialists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $40.41 an hour or $7,004 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.41
- Vs. national median
- +48%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 48
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,520Median: $84,050Highest 10%: $119,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,520 | $24.29 | |
| 25th | $79,510 | $38.23 | |
| Median | $84,050 | $40.41 | |
| 75th | $103,800 | $49.89 | |
| 90th | $119,500 | $57.45 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for airfield operations specialists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $229,900 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $175,300 |
| Transportation Inspector | $129,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $127,000 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $114,300 |
| Captain | $109,100 |
| Ship Engineer | $108,900 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $92,400 |
| Bus Driver | $83,430 |
| Rail Transportation Worker | $79,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airfield operations specialist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $40.41 ($84,050 a year).
Do airfield operations specialists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $84,050 against $56,850 nationally, 48% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $84,050, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for airfield operations specialist pay?
4 of 48 metro areas with data.
How much does an airfield operations specialist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,500 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.