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Job outlook for air support operations operators in the United States
Are air support operations operator jobs in demand?
Yes, air support operations operator jobs are in demand. Air support operations operator demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Air support operations operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of air support operations operator jobs and the average air support operations operator salary over time.
Air support operations operator jobs over time
Air support operations operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,693 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,453 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,527 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 828 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 806 | 0.00% |
Average air support operations operator salary over time
Air support operations operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,243 | $17.42 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $35,049 | $16.85 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $34,255 | $16.47 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $33,738 | $16.22 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $33,187 | $15.96 | +1.6% |
Air support operations operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of air support operations operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where air support operations operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for air support operations operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 276 | 37% |
| 2 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 344 | 32% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 223 | 32% |
| 4 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 551 | 29% |
| 5 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 250 | 29% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,953 | 26% |
| 7 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 365 | 26% |
| 8 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 183 | 24% |
| 9 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 2,062 | 23% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,488 | 22% |
| 11 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 657 | 22% |
| 12 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,277 | 21% |
| 13 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 273 | 20% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,142 | 19% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 577 | 19% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 252 | 19% |
| 17 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 112 | 19% |
| 18 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,766 | 18% |
| 19 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 897 | 18% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 372 | 18% |
Most common cities for air support operations operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe | 1 | 2% | $29,294 |
| 2 | Hampton | 2 | 1% | $47,364 |
| 3 | Saint Cloud | 1 | 1% | $31,712 |
| 4 | Santa Clara | 1 | 1% | $44,275 |
| 5 | Shreveport | 1 | 1% | $29,380 |
| 6 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $33,188 |
| 7 | Wichita | 1 | 0% | $30,400 |