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Airfield Operations Specialists average salary by city in California
- San Jose$95,480
- San Francisco$94,180
- Sacramento$83,670
- Riverside$69,740
- San Diego$67,660
- Los Angeles$66,280
- Santa Maria$64,970
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $95,480 | $86,880 | $77,910 | $71,213 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $94,180 | $85,680 | $62,940 | $70,419 | 116 |
| Sacramento | $83,670 | $61,740 | $56,090 | $64,003 | 107 |
| Riverside | $69,740 | $54,960 | $47,230 | $55,385 | 106 |
| San Diego | $67,660 | $63,550 | $55,450 | $54,088 | 112 |
| Los Angeles | $66,280 | $57,330 | $51,780 | $53,206 | 114 |
| Santa Maria | $64,970 | $53,800 | $46,710 | $52,258 | 109 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-2022.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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