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Job outlook for airport operations specialists in the United States
Are airport operations specialist jobs in demand?
Yes, airport operations specialist jobs are in demand. Airport operations specialist demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Airport operations specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of airport operations specialist jobs and the average airport operations specialist salary over time.
Airport operations specialist jobs over time
Airport operations specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 209 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 191 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 190 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 180 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 171 | 0.00% |
Average airport operations specialist salary over time
Airport operations specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,256 | $20.32 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $41,454 | $19.93 | --0.2% |
| 2023 | $41,528 | $19.97 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $40,533 | $19.49 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $39,100 | $18.80 | +3.0% |
Airport operations specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of airport operations specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where airport operations specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for airport operations specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 251 | 19% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 149 | 17% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 914 | 16% |
| 4 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 307 | 16% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 170 | 16% |
| 6 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 95 | 16% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 108 | 15% |
| 8 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,393 | 14% |
| 9 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 186 | 14% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,653 | 13% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,393 | 13% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 886 | 13% |
| 13 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 410 | 13% |
| 14 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 373 | 13% |
| 15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 223 | 13% |
| 16 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 708 | 12% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 677 | 12% |
| 18 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 515 | 12% |
| 19 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 344 | 11% |
| 20 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 326 | 11% |
Most common cities for airport operations specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | 2 | 1% | $33,182 |
| 2 | Lakeland | 1 | 1% | $36,092 |