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Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Idaho

The median pay for a airfield operations specialists in Idaho is $50,050/year ($24.06/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $103K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Idaho. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$50K
Median annual
$24.06/hr
Hourly rate
$40K
Entry level (10th %)
$103K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $50K get you in Idaho?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,368/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,136/mo
Rent as % of take-home33.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$53,313/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,232/mo

About airfield operations specialists

U.S. employed: 70
Category: Transportation

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Idaho

Bar chart showing Airfield Operations Specialists salary percentiles in Idaho: 10th percentile $39,970, 25th percentile $46,430, median $50,050, 75th percentile $73,680, 90th percentile $103,490. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$40K25th$46KMedian$50K75th$74K90th$103K
Bar chart showing Airfield Operations Specialists salary percentiles in Idaho: 10th percentile $39,970, 25th percentile $46,430, median $50,050, 75th percentile $73,680, 90th percentile $103,490. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level airfield operations specialists (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $103K or more, a $64K spread from bottom to top.

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Airfield Operations Specialists salary by metro in Idaho

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Boise City$50K+0%40

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Frequently asked questions

How much do airfield operations specialists make in Idaho?

The median is $50,050 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,970, and experienced airfield operations specialists can clear $103,490. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $50K enough to live in Idaho?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,368/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,136/month, which eats 33.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a airfield operations specialists salary go in Idaho?

Idaho has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median airfield operations specialists salary is worth about $53,313 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do airfield operations specialists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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