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SOC 53-2022·Transportation & Material Moving
Airfield Operations Specialists
Median wage
$41,977
10-yr outlook
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Openings / year
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Workers in NY
1,430
How pay grows with experience
Airfield Operations Specialists — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $41,511 |
| Median (typical) | $41,977 |
| Experienced | $55,490 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Airfield Operations Specialists — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Long Island | $74,683 |
| Hudson Valley | $60,384 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Transportation & Material Moving) and pay more than a Airfield Operations Specialists. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$42,594 median (+$617)
- Aircraft Service Attendants$42,842 median (+$865)
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$44,088 median (+$2,111) · +3.9% by 2032
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,725 median (+$2,748) · +3.5% by 2032
- Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers$47,159 median (+$5,182) · +2.5% by 2032
- Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$47,362 median (+$5,385) · +3.3% by 2032
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