What are the main factors that influence an Airport Operations Officer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Airport Operations Officer's salary?

An Airport Operations Officer's salary grows with experience: a Lead Flight Trainer (7-10 years)earns $160,340, a Flight Operations Supervisor (10+ years)earns $129,849, a Flight Operations Manager (10+ years)earns $165,488, a Airport Operations Officer (10+ years)earns $197,267, a Flight Operations Director (10+ years)earns $244,639,

What are the highest paying states for an Airport Operations Officer?

Airport Operations Officer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Airport Operations Officer roles are District of Columbia $216,872, California $216,049, Massachusetts $213,170. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Airport Operations Officer roles make?

Salaries for Airport Operations Officer level roles vary by specialization: Airport Operations Coordinator: $129,537; Airport Operations Manager: $90,966; Airport Services Officer: $76,872; Airport Operations Crew: $69,301; Airport Operations Supervisor: $67,414.

Airport Operations Officer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Airport Operations Officer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Airport Operations Officer in Delaware is $198,362 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $95.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $226,800
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $174,884 to $213,247
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $153,509

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Airport Operations Officer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$213,247	$17,771	$4,101	$103
Average	$198,362	$16,530	$3,815	$95
25th Percentile	$174,884	$14,574	$3,363	$84

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Key Factors That Influence Airport Operations Officer Salaries

An Airport Operations Officer'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 Airport Operations Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Airport Operations Officer'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): $160,340
Early Career (1-2 years): $129,849
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $165,488
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $197,267
Expert (over 8 years): $244,639

Levels	Salary
Lead Flig... Level Airport Operations Officer	$160,340
Flight Op... Level Airport Operations Officer	$129,849
Flight Op... Level Airport Operations Officer	$165,488
Airport O... Level Airport Operations Officer	$197,267
Flight Op... Level Airport Operations Officer	$244,639

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How Do Airport Operations Officer 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 Airport Operations Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $216,872.
California: $216,049.
Massachusetts: $213,170.

District of Columbia $216,872 California $216,049 Massachusetts $213,170 Washington $212,386 New Jersey $212,308 Alaska $212,034 Connecticut $209,331 New York $208,234

Hawaii $204,728 Rhode Island $203,082 Maryland $201,966 Minnesota $200,438 Colorado $199,850 Illinois $199,654 Oregon $198,910 Delaware $198,362

New Hampshire $198,017 Virginia $197,245 Pennsylvania $194,993 Nevada $193,856 North Dakota $193,484 Michigan $192,897 Wisconsin $192,681 Vermont $192,250

Texas $191,055 Maine $190,977 Arizona $190,860 Ohio $190,723 Georgia $188,920 Indiana $188,019 Wyoming $187,843 Utah $187,569

Iowa $187,451 Kansas $186,511 Louisiana $186,237 North Carolina $186,139 Missouri $186,100 Florida $185,336 Montana $184,925 Nebraska $184,533

Kentucky $184,317 South Carolina $183,534 Tennessee $183,044 Idaho $182,848 New Mexico $181,418 Oklahoma $181,105 Alabama $179,949 South Dakota $178,010

Arkansas $176,953 West Virginia $176,385 Mississippi $174,680

Top Paying Cities for Airport Operations Officers

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:

Lincoln: $205,296
Little Creek: $203,396
Magnolia: $204,238

Lincoln, DE $205,296 Little Creek, DE $203,396 Magnolia, DE $204,238 Milford, DE $205,296 Marydel, DE $202,632 Millsboro, DE $205,296 Millville, DE $206,667 Milton, DE $205,296

Nassau, DE $205,296 Ocean View, DE $206,667 Rehoboth Beach, DE $206,667 Seaford, DE $203,141 Selbyville, DE $206,667 Smyrna, DE $202,397 Viola, DE $204,238 Woodside, DE $203,650

Bear, DE $200,908 Newark, DE $200,986 Claymont, DE $201,143 Delaware City, DE $200,986 Hockessin, DE $201,143 Kirkwood, DE $200,986 Middletown, DE $201,985 Montchanin, DE $201,143

New Castle, DE $201,143 Odessa, DE $202,259 Port Penn, DE $200,438 Rockland, DE $201,143 Saint Georges, DE $200,986 Townsend, DE $201,966 Winterthur, DE $201,143 Lewes, DE $205,296

Wilmington, DE $201,143 Dover, DE $203,298 Dover Afb, DE $203,768 Bethany Beach, DE $206,667 Bethel, DE $203,141 Bridgeville, DE $205,296 Camden Wyoming, DE $203,513 Cheswold, DE $202,828

Clayton, DE $202,318 Dagsboro, DE $206,667 Delmar, DE $203,141 Ellendale, DE $205,296 Felton, DE $205,296 Fenwick Island, DE $206,667 Frankford, DE $206,667 Frederica, DE $205,296

Georgetown, DE $205,296 Greenwood, DE $205,296 Harbeson, DE $205,296 Harrington, DE $205,296 Hartly, DE $202,220 Houston, DE $205,296 Kenton, DE $202,318 Laurel, DE $203,141

Yorklyn, DE $201,143

Airport Operations Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Airport Operations Officer'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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$174,884

Average $198,362/year

$213,247

$14,574

Average $16,530/month

$17,771

$3,363

Average $3,815/week

$4,101

$84

Average $95/hour

$103

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$213,247	$17,771	$4,101	$103
Average	$198,362	$16,530	$3,815	$95
25th Percentile	$174,884	$14,574	$3,363	$84

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