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Job outlook for airport managers in the United States
Are airport manager jobs in demand?
Airport manager job and salary trends over time
Airport manager jobs over time
Airport manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 394 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 360 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 359 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 340 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 323 | 0.00% |
Average airport manager salary over time
Airport manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $42,405 | $20.39 | +1.9% |
| 2025 | $41,600 | $20.00 | --0.2% |
| 2024 | $41,675 | $20.04 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $40,676 | $19.56 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $39,238 | $18.86 | +3.0% |
Airport manager jobs by state
Most common states for airport managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 79 | 11% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 36 | 5% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 475 | 4% |
| 4 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 463 | 4% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 331 | 4% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 252 | 4% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 34 | 4% |
| 8 | California | 39,536,653 | 997 | 3% |
| 9 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 798 | 3% |
| 10 | New York | 19,849,399 | 610 | 3% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 361 | 3% |
| 12 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 337 | 3% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 307 | 3% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 262 | 3% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 234 | 3% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 215 | 3% |
| 17 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 207 | 3% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 149 | 3% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 113 | 3% |
| 20 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 99 | 3% |
Most common cities for airport managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho Falls | 1 | 2% | $38,814 |
| 2 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $40,009 |
| 3 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $40,137 |
| 4 | Sacramento | 2 | 0% | $49,481 |
| 5 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $37,150 |
| 6 | New Orleans | 1 | 0% | $36,992 |
| 7 | San Francisco | 1 | 0% | $50,071 |
| 8 | Tucson | 1 | 0% | $39,712 |
Airport Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of airport manager experts
San Francisco State University
Centenary College of Louisiana
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Bruce Heiman Ph.D.
Professor of International BusinessSan Francisco State University
Department of International Business
What hard/technical skills are most important for Airport Managers?
Bruce Heiman Ph.D.: -Analytical skills (ability to gather data, clean it, analyze it, write-up results and present on what the meaning of the analysis suggests for action (the last one is most important--"what does it really mean?"
-Some experience and skills with coding in any language (at the moment, Python or C++ are preferred, though Ruby on Rails is also good)
-Deep spreadsheet skills (pivot tables and macros, as examples).
-Relational database skills, including programming (e.g., MySQL)
-Data mining
-AI/Machine Learning experience
Dr. Barbara Davis
William J. Atkins DeanCentenary College of Louisiana
Frost School of Business
What experience really stands out on Airport Manager resumes?
Dr. Barbara Davis: Graduates participating in internships related to their areas of interest. Internships spanning more than one semester at the same firm stand out as well.
What skills stand out on Airport Manager resumes?
Dr. Timothy Edwards: Writing and research skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Technical skills such as web design, graphic design, audio and video production skills. Employers are interested in potential employees knowledge, intelligence and skills.