Airman Salary in the United States

How much does an Airman make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Airman in the United States is $87,465 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, an Airman's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,405
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,350 to $97,902
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,872
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Airman Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $97,902 $8,159 $1,883 $47
Average $87,465 $7,289 $1,682 $42
25th Percentile $80,350 $6,696 $1,545 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Airman Salaries

An Airman's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Airman Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Airman's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $85,983
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $86,477
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,267
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $90,226
  • Expert (over 8 years): $95,343
Levels Salary
Entry Level Airman$85,983
Intermediate Level Airman$86,477
Senior Level Airman$87,267
Specialist Level Airman$90,226
Expert Level Airman$95,343
$85,983 0 yr
$86,477 < 2 yrs
$87,267 2-4 yrs
$90,226 5-8 yrs
$95,343 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Airmans

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $110,319
  • San Francisco: $109,235
  • Oakland: $106,812

What Skills Can Increase an Airman's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 8.79% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Aviation (Mentioned in 4.13% Job Postings): Aviation is the activities surrounding mechanical flight and the aircraft industry. Aircraft includes fixed-wing and rotary-wing types, morphable wings, wing-less lifting bodies, as well as lighter-than-air craft such as hot air balloons and airships.
  • Hydraulics (Mentioned in 1.03% Job Postings): Hydraulics is a technology and applied science using engineering, chemistry, and other sciences involving the mechanical properties and use of liquids.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 8.79%
Aviation 4.13%
Hydraulics 1.03%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Airman's salary.
  • System Maintenance: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Customer Service: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
System Maintenance
 $102,334
17%
Project Management
 $97,961
12%
Customer Service
 $95,337
9%
Leadership
 $95,337
9%
Aviation
 $94,462
8%
Record Keeping
 $93,587
7%
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How Education impacts an Airman's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Airmans enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Airman with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $85,393 and $89,751).

Airman Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Airman
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 25.0%
High School 25.0%
Associates 25.0%
Bachelors 25.0%
Masters 25.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Airman Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Airman's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$80,350
Average $87,465/year
$97,902
$6,696
Average $7,289/month
$8,159
$1,545
Average $1,682/week
$1,883
$39
Average $42/hour
$47
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $97,902 $8,159 $1,883 $47
Average $87,465 $7,289 $1,682 $42
25th Percentile $80,350 $6,696 $1,545 $39

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Salary Trends for Airman

Salaries for an Airman can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $60,539 in 2023 to around $59,592 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Airman salary trends, .

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$60,421
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2024 $60,421
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