Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Texas

Airfield operations specialists in Texas earn the most in Austin (average $57,650 a year) and the least in San Antonio ($52,720), across the 3 Texas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the airfield operations specialists average at $75,640 and the median at $60,910 for 1,310 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,610.

Airfield Operations Specialists average salary by city in Texas

Austin$57,650
Houston$53,010
San Antonio$52,720

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Austin	$57,650	$60,910	$44,950	$48,502	98
Houston	$53,010	$47,550	$41,470	$44,774	99
San Antonio	$52,720	$47,490	$42,340	$44,541	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Airfield Operations Specialists salary in other states

Airfield Operations Specialists salary by city and state

More about pay in Texas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-2022.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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