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Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Tennessee

The median pay for a airfield operations specialists in Tennessee is $45,630/year ($21.94/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $17K at the entry level to $64K for experienced workers.

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

$46K
Median annual
$21.94/hr
Hourly rate
$17K
Entry level (10th %)
$64K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $46K get you in Tennessee?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,225/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,215/mo
Rent as % of take-home37.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$50,824/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,010/mo

About airfield operations specialists

U.S. employed: 380
Category: Transportation

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Tennessee

Bar chart showing Airfield Operations Specialists salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $17,480, 25th percentile $33,490, median $45,630, 75th percentile $63,180, 90th percentile $64,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$17K25th$33KMedian$46K75th$63K90th$64K
Bar chart showing Airfield Operations Specialists salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $17,480, 25th percentile $33,490, median $45,630, 75th percentile $63,180, 90th percentile $64,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level airfield operations specialists (10th percentile) start around $17K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $64K or more, a $47K spread from bottom to top.

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Airfield Operations Specialists salary by metro in Tennessee

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Memphis$63K+38%160

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Frequently asked questions

How much do airfield operations specialists make in Tennessee?

The median is $45,630 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $17,480, and experienced airfield operations specialists can clear $64,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $46K enough to live in Tennessee?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,225/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 37.7% 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 Tennessee?

Tennessee 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 $50,824 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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