What are the main factors that influence an Aerospace Operations Director's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Aerospace Operations Director?

The Government industry offers the highest average compensation for Aerospace Operations Director roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Aerospace Operations Director's salary?

An Aerospace Operations Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $72,766 for beginners, reaching about $75,053 at mid-level, and approach $79,463 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Aerospace Operations Director?

Aerospace Operations Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aerospace Operations Director roles are District of Columbia $83,006, California $82,691, Massachusetts $81,589. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aerospace Operations Director roles make?

Salaries for Aerospace Operations Director level roles vary by specialization: Aerospace Aviation Engineering Senior Manager: $198,600; Aerospace Engineering Senior Manager: $198,521; Aerospace Aviation Maintenance Engineering Senior Manager: $166,400; Aerospace Support Engineering Senior Manager: $166,330; Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Senior Manager: $166,324.

Aerospace Operations Director Salary in Alaska

How much does an Aerospace Operations Director make in Alaska? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aerospace Operations Director in Alaska is $81,155 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, an Aerospace Operations Director's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,662
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,459 to $89,272
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,632

10% $62,632

50% (Median) $81,155

90% $96,662

Aerospace Operations Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,272	$7,439	$1,717	$43
Average	$81,155	$6,763	$1,561	$39
25th Percentile	$71,459	$5,955	$1,374	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Aerospace Operations Director Salaries

An Aerospace Operations Director'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 Aerospace Operations Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aerospace Operations Director'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): $72,766
Early Career (1-2 years): $73,746
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $75,053
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,013
Expert (over 8 years): $79,463

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Aerospace Operations Director	less than 1 year	$72,766
Early Career Level Aerospace Operations Director	1-2 years	$73,746
Mid-Level Level Aerospace Operations Director	2-4 years	$75,053
Senior-Level Level Aerospace Operations Director	5-8 years	$77,013
Expert Level Aerospace Operations Director	over 8 years	$79,463

How Do Aerospace Operations Director 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 Aerospace Operations Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,006.
California: $82,691.
Massachusetts: $81,589.

District of Columbia $83,006 California $82,691 Massachusetts $81,589 Washington $81,290 New Jersey $81,260 Alaska $81,155 Connecticut $80,120 New York $79,700

Hawaii $78,358 Rhode Island $77,728 Maryland $77,301 Minnesota $76,716 Colorado $76,491 Illinois $76,417 Oregon $76,132 Delaware $75,922

New Hampshire $75,790 Virginia $75,494 Pennsylvania $74,632 Nevada $74,197 North Dakota $74,055 Michigan $73,830 Wisconsin $73,748 Vermont $73,583

Texas $73,125 Maine $73,095 Arizona $73,050 Ohio $72,998 Georgia $72,308 Indiana $71,963 Wyoming $71,896 Utah $71,791

Iowa $71,746 Kansas $71,386 Louisiana $71,281 North Carolina $71,244 Missouri $71,229 Florida $70,936 Montana $70,779 Nebraska $70,629

Kentucky $70,546 South Carolina $70,247 Tennessee $70,059 Idaho $69,984 New Mexico $69,437 Oklahoma $69,317 Alabama $68,875 South Dakota $68,132

Arkansas $67,728 West Virginia $67,510 Mississippi $66,858

Top Paying Cities for Aerospace Operations Director

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:

Anchorage: $81,964
Jber: $81,963
Indian: $81,565

Anchorage, AK $81,964

Jber, AK $81,963

Indian, AK $81,565

Kongiganak, AK $80,694

Adak, AK $80,556

Atka, AK $80,566

Chignik Lake, AK $80,547

Port Heiden, AK $80,519

Port Lions, AK $80,634

Akiachak, AK $80,678

Akiak, AK $80,711

Akutan, AK $80,642

Alakanuk, AK $80,619

Aleknagik, AK $80,566

Anchor Point, AK $80,599

Aniak, AK $80,361

Anvik, AK $80,571

Bethel, AK $80,694

Chefornak, AK $80,678

Chevak, AK $80,514

Chignik, AK $80,578

Chignik Lagoon, AK $80,558

Chitina, AK $80,334

Chugiak, AK $81,417

Clam Gulch, AK $80,450

Clarks Point, AK $80,579

Cold Bay, AK $80,506

Cooper Landing, AK $80,509

Copper Center, AK $80,428

Cordova, AK $80,478

Crooked Creek, AK $80,482

Dillingham, AK $80,425

Eagle River, AK $81,663

Eek, AK $80,755

Egegik, AK $80,499

Ekwok, AK $80,566

Emmonak, AK $80,598

False Pass, AK $80,632

Marshall, AK $80,687

Gakona, AK $80,429

Girdwood, AK $80,497

Glennallen, AK $80,425

Goodnews Bay, AK $80,489

Grayling, AK $80,610

Saint George Island, AK $80,514

Holy Cross, AK $80,563

Homer, AK $80,583

Hooper Bay, AK $80,704

Hope, AK $81,454

Iliamna, AK $80,566

Kalskag, AK $80,658

Karluk, AK $80,456

Kasigluk, AK $80,652

Kasilof, AK $80,623

Kenai, AK $80,568

King Cove, AK $80,630

King Salmon, AK $80,437

Kipnuk, AK $80,635

Kodiak, AK $80,534

Kotlik, AK $80,712

Kwethluk, AK $80,670

Kwigillingok, AK $80,603

Wasilla, AK $81,775

Larsen Bay, AK $80,514

Levelock, AK $80,547

Lower Kalskag, AK $80,712

Mc Grath, AK $80,356

Manokotak, AK $80,563

Mekoryuk, AK $80,628

Moose Pass, AK $80,411

Mountain Village, AK $80,621

Naknek, AK $80,560

Napakiak, AK $80,666

Nikiski, AK $80,262

New Stuyahok, AK $80,601

Toksook Bay, AK $80,618

Nikolski, AK $80,435

Ninilchik, AK $80,533

Nondalton, AK $80,356

Nunapitchuk, AK $80,673

Old Harbor, AK $80,596

Ouzinkie, AK $80,572

Palmer, AK $80,593

Pedro Bay, AK $80,409

Perryville, AK $80,574

Pilot Point, AK $80,472

Pilot Station, AK $80,735

Platinum, AK $80,493

Big Lake, AK $81,627

Port Alsworth, AK $80,575

Quinhagak, AK $80,715

Red Devil, AK $80,389

Russian Mission, AK $80,466

Saint Marys, AK $80,604

Saint Michael, AK $80,620

Saint Paul Island, AK $80,583

Sand Point, AK $80,537

Scammon Bay, AK $80,785

Seldovia, AK $80,544

Seward, AK $80,514

Shageluk, AK $80,583

Nunam Iqua, AK $80,526

Skwentna, AK $80,311

Sleetmute, AK $80,487

Soldotna, AK $80,660

South Naknek, AK $80,475

Stebbins, AK $80,611

Sterling, AK $80,635

Sutton, AK $80,481

Takotna, AK $80,524

Talkeetna, AK $80,505

Tatitlek, AK $80,592

Togiak, AK $80,493

Tuluksak, AK $80,697

Tuntutuliak, AK $80,716

Tununak, AK $80,567

Tyonek, AK $80,458

Trapper Creek, AK $80,445

Unalakleet, AK $80,452

Unalaska, AK $80,660

Valdez, AK $80,532

Willow, AK $80,472

Yakutat, AK $80,535

Nightmute, AK $80,535

Nikolai, AK $80,328

Dutch Harbor, AK $80,806

Whittier, AK $80,553

Houston, AK $81,436

Fairbanks, AK $80,634

Eielson Afb, AK $82,414

Fort Wainwright, AK $82,414

Clear, AK $80,458

North Pole, AK $82,414

Salcha, AK $82,414

Two Rivers, AK $82,414

Allakaket, AK $80,547

Anaktuvuk Pass, AK $80,671

Arctic Village, AK $80,523

Barrow, AK $80,719

Beaver, AK $80,394

Ester, AK $82,414

Bettles Field, AK $80,397

Buckland, AK $80,777

Cantwell, AK $80,375

Central, AK $80,310

Fort Greely, AK $80,443

Chicken, AK $80,357

Circle, AK $80,480

Prudhoe Bay, AK $80,550

Deering, AK $80,637

Delta Junction, AK $80,481

Eagle, AK $80,314

Elim, AK $80,399

Fort Yukon, AK $80,363

Galena, AK $80,625

Gambell, AK $80,658

Healy, AK $80,435

Anderson, AK $80,564

Hughes, AK $80,626

Huslia, AK $80,610

Kaktovik, AK $80,648

Kaltag, AK $80,571

Kiana, AK $80,739

Kivalina, AK $80,721

Kobuk, AK $80,592

Kotzebue, AK $80,478

Koyuk, AK $80,658

Koyukuk, AK $80,606

Denali National Park, AK $80,494

Manley Hot Springs, AK $80,391

Lake Minchumina, AK $80,368

Minto, AK $80,650

Point Lay, AK $80,594

Nenana, AK $80,411

Noatak, AK $80,637

Nome, AK $80,524

Noorvik, AK $80,768

Northway, AK $80,418

Nulato, AK $80,628

Point Hope, AK $80,531

Rampart, AK $80,578

Ruby, AK $80,318

Savoonga, AK $80,694

Selawik, AK $80,666

Shaktoolik, AK $80,709

Shishmaref, AK $80,406

Shungnak, AK $80,634

Stevens Village, AK $80,537

Tanacross, AK $80,512

Tanana, AK $80,628

Teller, AK $80,700

Tok, AK $80,512

Venetie, AK $80,383

Wainwright, AK $80,658

Wales, AK $80,666

White Mountain, AK $80,721

Brevig Mission, AK $80,703

Ambler, AK $80,624

Chalkyitsik, AK $80,566

Nuiqsut, AK $80,656

Atqasuk, AK $80,569

Juneau, AK $82,639

Angoon, AK $80,450

Auke Bay, AK $82,639

Douglas, AK $82,639

Elfin Cove, AK $80,404

Gustavus, AK $80,561

Haines, AK $80,472

Hoonah, AK $81,703

Kake, AK $80,517

Pelican, AK $80,485

Petersburg, AK $80,493

Sitka, AK $80,537

Port Alexander, AK $80,616

Skagway, AK $80,532

Tenakee Springs, AK $80,388

Ketchikan, AK $80,569

Meyers Chuck, AK $80,461

Coffman Cove, AK $80,540

Thorne Bay, AK $80,585

Craig, AK $80,473

Hydaburg, AK $80,538

Hyder, AK $80,543

Klawock, AK $80,599

Metlakatla, AK $80,590

Point Baker, AK $80,586

Ward Cove, AK $80,569

Wrangell, AK $80,481

Aerospace Operations Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Aerospace Operations Director roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Aerospace Operations Director positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Aerospace Operations Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Aerospace Operations Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Government	$97,386	$47.0	20%

Aerospace Operations Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aerospace Operations Director'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.

$71,459

Average $81,155/year

$89,272

$5,955

Average $6,763/month

$7,439

$1,374

Average $1,561/week

$1,717

$34

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,272	$7,439	$1,717	$43
Average	$81,155	$6,763	$1,561	$39
25th Percentile	$71,459	$5,955	$1,374	$34

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