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Airfield Operations Specialists in Texas
Considering a career as an Airfield Operations Specialist in Texas?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Airfield Operations Specialists in Texas are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Airfield Operations Specialists in Texas is growing faster than average.
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Airfield Operations Specialists in Texas earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Airfield Operations Specialists Work in Texas?
There were approximately 1,230 workers employed as Airfield Operations Specialists in this state in 2018.
There were 1,300 Airfield Operations Specialists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 70 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 150 Airfield Operations Specialists working in it, which means Texas has more Airfield Operations Specialists than average.
Job Projections for Texas
Jobs for Airfield Operations Specialists in this state are growing at a rate of 16.5% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.0%.
Texas Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 110 annual Airfield Operations Specialists job openings in Texas, and 1,060 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 900 annual jobs and 9,700 total jobs in 2026.
What do Airfield Operations Specialists Make in Texas?
In 2018 wages for Airfield Operations Specialists ranged from $33,350 to $122,680 with $53,490 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.04 to $58.98. The median hourly rate was $25.72.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $30.57 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $4.85.
The median salary in Texas is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Texas Metros for Airfield Operations Specialists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Airfield Operations Specialists.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 580 | $70,750 |
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | 380 | $42,250 |
Top States for Airfield Operations Specialists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Airfield Operations Specialists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 1,470 | $51,780 |
Texas | 1,230 | $53,490 |
Florida | 650 | $54,700 |
Hawaii | 610 | $48,880 |
Georgia | 420 | $56,830 |
New York | 420 | $57,870 |
Michigan | 370 | $54,510 |
North Carolina | 340 | $34,270 |
Arizona | 330 | $87,750 |
Pennsylvania | 250 | $65,130 |
Missouri | 240 | $36,460 |
Washington | 220 | $61,700 |
New Jersey | 180 | $71,210 |
South Carolina | 160 | $37,540 |
Minnesota | 150 | $59,330 |
Utah | 150 | $49,070 |
Ohio | 140 | $40,490 |
Indiana | 130 | $38,200 |
Alaska | 110 | $67,670 |
Louisiana | 110 | $45,630 |
Below are the states where Airfield Operations Specialists get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Arizona | $87,750 |
Nevada | $86,340 |
New Jersey | $71,210 |
Alaska | $67,670 |
Pennsylvania | $65,130 |
Kentucky | $63,240 |
Washington | $61,700 |
Colorado | $59,920 |
Minnesota | $59,330 |
New York | $57,870 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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