Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in South Dakota

Airfield operations specialists in South Dakota earn the most in Rapid City (average $40,720 a year) and the least in Sioux Falls ($35,230), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the airfield operations specialists average at $40,240 and the median at $37,860 for 190 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,610.

Airfield Operations Specialists average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$40,720
Sioux Falls$35,230

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$40,720	$37,940	$35,260	$34,899	89
Sioux Falls	$35,230	$31,200	$30,890	$30,487	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Airfield Operations Specialists salary in other states

Airfield Operations Specialists salary by city and state

More about pay in South Dakota

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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