Airfield Maintenance Salary in the United States

How much does an Airfield Maintenance make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Airfield Maintenance in the United States is $50,929 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,578
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,930 to $58,074
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,468
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Airfield Maintenance Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $58,074 $4,839 $1,117 $28
Average $50,929 $4,244 $979 $24
25th Percentile $44,930 $3,744 $864 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Airfield Maintenance Salaries

An Airfield Maintenance'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Airfield Maintenance Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Airfield Maintenance'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): $48,336
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,441
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,624
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,922
  • Expert (over 8 years): $52,418
Levels Salary
Entry Level Airfield Maintenance$48,336
Intermediate Level Airfield Maintenance$49,441
Senior Level Airfield Maintenance$51,624
Specialist Level Airfield Maintenance$51,922
Expert Level Airfield Maintenance$52,418
$48,336 0 yr
$49,441 < 2 yrs
$51,624 2-4 yrs
$51,922 5-8 yrs
$52,418 > 8 yrs
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How Do Airfield Maintenance Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Airfield Maintenances. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $56,389.
  • California: $56,175.
  • Massachusetts: $55,426.

Top Paying Cities for Airfield Maintenances

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: $64,237
  • San Francisco: $63,606
  • Oakland: $62,195

What Skills Can Increase an Airfield Maintenance's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.42% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 4.08% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
  • Telecommunications (Mentioned in 2.83% Job Postings): Telecommunication is the transmission of information by various types of technologies over wire, radio or optical. It has its origin in the desire of humans for communication over a distance greater than that feasible with the human voice.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.42%
Preventative Maintenance 4.08%
Telecommunications 2.83%
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 Airfield Maintenance's salary.
  • Plumbing: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • HVAC: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Carpentry: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Plumbing
$60,097
18%
HVAC
$59,078
16%
Carpentry
$58,569
15%
Telecommunications
$56,532
11%
Quality Control
$56,022
10%
Communicates Effectively
$56,022
10%
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Airfield Maintenance Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Airfield Maintenance'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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Airfield Maintenance

Salaries for an Airfield Maintenance can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $45,419 in 2023 to around $44,984 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Airfield Maintenance salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Airfield Maintenance Over Time

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