What are the main factors that influence an Airborne Operator'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 Airborne Operator?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Airborne Operator roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An Airborne Operator's salary?

An Airborne Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $47,657 for beginners, reaching about $49,429 at mid-level, and approach $50,802 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Airborne Operator?

Airborne Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Airborne Operator roles are District of Columbia $54,599, California $54,392, Massachusetts $53,667. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Airborne Operator roles make?

Salaries for Airborne Operator level roles vary by specialization: Operator, Assembly Operator: $55,940; Crane Operator: $52,062; Airborne Sensor Operator: $51,718; Airborne Mission Systems Specialist: $49,885; Airborne Ranger: $47,665.

Airborne Operator Salary in Virginia

How much does an Airborne Operator make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Airborne Operator in Virginia is $49,658 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, an Airborne Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,153
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,014 to $55,151
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,786

10% $40,786

50% (Median) $49,658

90% $60,153

Airborne Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,151	$4,596	$1,061	$27
Average	$49,658	$4,138	$955	$24
25th Percentile	$45,014	$3,751	$866	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Airborne Operator Salaries

An Airborne Operator'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 Airborne Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Airborne Operator'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): $47,657
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,371
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,429
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $50,421
Expert (over 8 years): $50,802

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Airborne Operator	less than 1 year	$47,657
Early Career Level Airborne Operator	1-2 years	$48,371
Mid-Level Level Airborne Operator	2-4 years	$49,429
Senior-Level Level Airborne Operator	5-8 years	$50,421
Expert Level Airborne Operator	over 8 years	$50,802

How Do Airborne Operator 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 Airborne Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $54,599.
California: $54,392.
Massachusetts: $53,667.

District of Columbia $54,599 California $54,392 Massachusetts $53,667 Washington $53,470 New Jersey $53,450 Alaska $53,381 Connecticut $52,701 New York $52,425

Hawaii $51,542 Rhode Island $51,128 Maryland $50,847 Minnesota $50,462 Colorado $50,314 Illinois $50,265 Oregon $50,077 Delaware $49,939

New Hampshire $49,852 Virginia $49,658 Pennsylvania $49,091 Nevada $48,805 North Dakota $48,711 Michigan $48,563 Wisconsin $48,509 Vermont $48,401

Texas $48,100 Maine $48,080 Arizona $48,050 Ohio $48,016 Georgia $47,562 Indiana $47,335 Wyoming $47,291 Utah $47,222

Iowa $47,192 Kansas $46,956 Louisiana $46,887 North Carolina $46,862 Missouri $46,852 Florida $46,660 Montana $46,556 Nebraska $46,458

Kentucky $46,403 South Carolina $46,206 Tennessee $46,083 Idaho $46,034 New Mexico $45,674 Oklahoma $45,595 Alabama $45,304 South Dakota $44,816

Arkansas $44,549 West Virginia $44,406 Mississippi $43,977

Top Paying Cities for Airborne Operator

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:

Ivanhoe: $45,669
Lambsburg: $45,766
Laurel Fork: $45,817

Ivanhoe, VA $45,669

Lambsburg, VA $45,766

Laurel Fork, VA $45,817

Marion, VA $45,430

Max Meadows, VA $45,741

Meadowview, VA $45,021

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $45,386

Rocky Gap, VA $45,411

Ruther Glen, VA $47,903

Sealston, VA $49,142

Sharps, VA $47,692

Spotsylvania, VA $48,350

Sparta, VA $48,097

Stafford, VA $50,561

Stratford, VA $48,625

Tappahannock, VA $47,987

Thornburg, VA $48,509

Unionville, VA $47,722

Village, VA $47,927

Warsaw, VA $48,097

Weems, VA $47,153

Sandy Point, VA $48,159

White Stone, VA $47,022

Wicomico Church, VA $47,365

Woodford, VA $48,311

Zacata, VA $48,475

Winchester, VA $48,247

Bentonville, VA $47,833

Berryville, VA $48,943

Boyce, VA $49,032

Brucetown, VA $48,279

Chester Gap, VA $48,746

Clear Brook, VA $48,036

Cross Junction, VA $46,478

Fishers Hill, VA $47,146

Flint Hill, VA $48,482

Front Royal, VA $48,510

Gore, VA $46,738

Hume, VA $49,137

Huntly, VA $48,563

Strasburg, VA $46,962

Linden, VA $49,257

Markham, VA $49,246

Maurertown, VA $46,324

Middletown, VA $47,879

Millwood, VA $48,945

Rileyville, VA $47,297

Earlysville, VA $46,604

Esmont, VA $46,173

Faber, VA $45,968

Fishersville, VA $46,397

Free Union, VA $46,527

Gordonsville, VA $47,015

Greenwood, VA $46,340

Ivy, VA $46,624

Keene, VA $46,360

Keswick, VA $46,716

Locust Dale, VA $47,225

Lovingston, VA $45,475

Lyndhurst, VA $45,818

Montpelier Station, VA $47,026

Nellysford, VA $45,871

North Garden, VA $46,314

Orange, VA $47,486

Palmyra, VA $46,736

Piney River, VA $45,264

Quinque, VA $46,723

Roseland, VA $45,438

Ruckersville, VA $46,704

Schuyler, VA $46,011

Shipman, VA $45,468

Somerset, VA $47,028

Stanardsville, VA $46,568

Troy, VA $46,788

Tyro, VA $45,562

Waynesboro, VA $46,467

White Hall, VA $46,550

Woodberry Forest, VA $47,210

Achilles, VA $46,493

Amelia Court House, VA $47,356

Ark, VA $46,789

Arvonia, VA $46,373

Ashland, VA $47,817

Aylett, VA $47,839

Barhamsville, VA $47,151

Beaumont, VA $47,345

Beaverdam, VA $47,812

Bena, VA $46,479

Bohannon, VA $46,670

Bremo Bluff, VA $46,675

Bruington, VA $47,744

Bumpass, VA $47,740

Cardinal, VA $46,690

Cartersville, VA $47,061

Charles City, VA $47,445

Christchurch, VA $47,058

Church View, VA $47,167

Cobbs Creek, VA $46,820

Columbia, VA $46,938

Crozier, VA $47,660

Cumberland, VA $46,678

Deltaville, VA $46,859

Diggs, VA $46,688

Redwood, VA $45,437

Rich Creek, VA $45,592

Ridgeway, VA $45,909

Riner, VA $45,587

Ripplemead, VA $45,468

Rocky Mount, VA $45,478

Salem, VA $45,256

Sandy Level, VA $45,575

Shawsville, VA $45,395

Spencer, VA $45,898

Staffordsville, VA $45,670

Stanleytown, VA $45,985

Stuart, VA $45,886

Thaxton, VA $45,341

Troutville, VA $45,324

Union Hall, VA $45,486

Vesta, VA $45,828

Villamont, VA $45,319

Vinton, VA $45,234

Wirtz, VA $45,346

Woolwine, VA $45,796

Bristol, VA $44,118

Abingdon, VA $44,772

Andover, VA $44,639

Appalachia, VA $44,639

Bee, VA $45,190

Ben Hur, VA $44,824

Big Stone Gap, VA $44,241

Birchleaf, VA $45,235

Blackwater, VA $44,296

Castlewood, VA $44,425

Cleveland, VA $44,965

Clinchco, VA $45,195

Clintwood, VA $45,144

Coeburn, VA $44,713

Damascus, VA $45,123

Dante, VA $44,967

Davenport, VA $45,279

Dryden, VA $44,386

Duffield, VA $44,010

Dungannon, VA $44,171

East Stone Gap, VA $44,334

Ewing, VA $45,391

Fort Blackmore, VA $43,888

Gate City, VA $43,588

Haysi, VA $45,454

Hiltons, VA $43,691

Honaker, VA $45,216

Jonesville, VA $44,933

Keokee, VA $44,517

Lebanon, VA $44,790

Mc Clure, VA $44,976

Mendota, VA $44,132

Nickelsville, VA $43,947

Nora, VA $44,858

Norton, VA $44,687

Pennington Gap, VA $44,506

Pound, VA $44,872

Rosedale, VA $45,166

Rose Hill, VA $45,311

Saint Charles, VA $44,768

Saint Paul, VA $44,709

Weber City, VA $43,455

Whitetop, VA $45,300

Wise, VA $44,807

Pulaski, VA $45,786

Atkins, VA $45,399

Austinville, VA $45,766

Barren Springs, VA $45,805

Bastian, VA $45,406

Bland, VA $45,512

Broadford, VA $45,358

Cana, VA $45,836

Ceres, VA $45,362

Chilhowie, VA $45,347

Cripple Creek, VA $45,552

Crockett, VA $45,541

Draper, VA $45,748

Dugspur, VA $45,782

Elk Creek, VA $45,520

Emory, VA $45,219

Fancy Gap, VA $45,797

Fries, VA $45,673

Galax, VA $45,748

Glade Spring, VA $45,129

Rural Retreat, VA $45,484

Saltville, VA $45,367

Speedwell, VA $45,513

Sugar Grove, VA $45,410

Tannersville, VA $45,331

Troutdale, VA $45,378

Willis, VA $45,757

Woodlawn, VA $45,776

Wytheville, VA $45,647

Staunton, VA $46,411

Augusta Springs, VA $46,215

Bacova, VA $45,998

Blue Grass, VA $46,016

Brownsburg, VA $45,741

Buena Vista, VA $45,366

Churchville, VA $46,540

Clifton Forge, VA $45,842

Covington, VA $45,594

Craigsville, VA $46,220

Crimora, VA $46,588

Deerfield, VA $46,256

Doe Hill, VA $46,217

Fairfield, VA $45,674

Fort Defiance, VA $46,622

Glen Wilton, VA $45,668

Goshen, VA $46,021

Greenville, VA $45,992

Grottoes, VA $46,631

Head Waters, VA $46,293

Hot Springs, VA $45,869

Iron Gate, VA $45,921

Lexington, VA $45,754

Low Moor, VA $45,814

Mc Dowell, VA $46,235

Middlebrook, VA $46,004

Millboro, VA $46,040

Mint Spring, VA $46,235

Montebello, VA $45,584

Monterey, VA $46,102

Mount Sidney, VA $46,643

Mustoe, VA $46,178

New Hope, VA $46,615

Port Republic, VA $46,606

Raphine, VA $45,796

Rockbridge Baths, VA $45,842

Selma, VA $45,859

Steeles Tavern, VA $45,891

Stuarts Draft, VA $46,062

Swoope, VA $46,329

Verona, VA $46,643

Vesuvius, VA $45,482

Warm Springs, VA $46,012

West Augusta, VA $46,357

Weyers Cave, VA $46,654

Williamsville, VA $46,260

Lynchburg, VA $44,687

Altavista, VA $45,111

Alton, VA $46,097

Amherst, VA $44,991

Appomattox, VA $45,072

Bedford, VA $45,347

Big Island, VA $45,099

Blairs, VA $46,086

Brookneal, VA $45,290

Buffalo Junction, VA $46,243

Callands, VA $45,863

Chatham, VA $45,901

Clifford, VA $45,060

Clover, VA $45,985

Cluster Springs, VA $46,241

Coleman Falls, VA $44,872

Concord, VA $44,749

Crystal Hill, VA $45,914

Danville, VA $46,123

Hillsville, VA $45,836

Carson, VA $47,602

Hiwassee, VA $45,686

Independence, VA $45,527

Annandale, VA $54,170

Burke, VA $53,663

Dumfries, VA $52,092

Dunn Loring, VA $54,240

Fairfax, VA $53,430

Fairfax Station, VA $53,285

Falls Church, VA $54,287

Fort Belvoir, VA $53,631

Great Falls, VA $53,432

Greenway, VA $54,286

Lorton, VA $53,328

Merrifield, VA $54,115

Mc Lean, VA $54,281

West Mclean, VA $54,286

Mount Vernon, VA $53,832

Newington, VA $53,708

Dry Fork, VA $45,997

Brooke, VA $50,194

Evington, VA $44,935

Forest, VA $44,848

Gladstone, VA $45,111

Gladys, VA $45,112

Glasgow, VA $45,400

Goode, VA $44,996

Gretna, VA $45,574

Halifax, VA $46,084

Howardsville, VA $46,010

Hurt, VA $45,319

Java, VA $45,848

Ararat, VA $45,825

Axton, VA $45,967

Bassett, VA $45,933

Belspring, VA $45,695

Bent Mountain, VA $45,307

Blacksburg, VA $45,479

Blue Ridge, VA $45,292

Boones Mill, VA $45,275

Buchanan, VA $45,445

Callaway, VA $45,394

Christiansburg, VA $45,484

Cascade, VA $45,927

Catawba, VA $45,367

Check, VA $45,464

Claudville, VA $45,798

Cloverdale, VA $45,208

Collinsville, VA $46,086

Copper Hill, VA $45,404

Critz, VA $45,871

Daleville, VA $45,254

Dublin, VA $45,719

Eagle Rock, VA $45,576

Eggleston, VA $45,627

Elliston, VA $45,358

Ferrum, VA $45,647

Fieldale, VA $46,020

Fincastle, VA $45,395

Floyd, VA $45,651

Glade Hill, VA $45,448

Glen Lyn, VA $45,482

Goodview, VA $45,287

Hardy, VA $45,268

Henry, VA $45,716

Huddleston, VA $45,436

Keeling, VA $46,040

Chester, VA $47,826

Chesterfield, VA $47,798

Church Road, VA $47,640

Colonial Heights, VA $47,846

Courtland, VA $46,696

Dendron, VA $46,836

Dewitt, VA $47,487

Dinwiddie, VA $47,617

Disputanta, VA $47,656

Dolphin, VA $46,966

Drewryville, VA $46,594

Ebony, VA $46,272

Elberon, VA $46,643

Emporia, VA $46,699

Ford, VA $47,529

Franklin, VA $46,552

Freeman, VA $46,955

Gasburg, VA $46,372

Hopewell, VA $47,747

Ivor, VA $46,627

Jarratt, VA $47,102

Lawrenceville, VA $46,792

Mc Kenney, VA $47,363

Meredithville, VA $46,724

Newsoms, VA $46,399

Prince George, VA $47,792

Rawlings, VA $47,181

Sedley, VA $46,758

Skippers, VA $46,512

Spring Grove, VA $47,089

Stony Creek, VA $47,361

Surry, VA $46,529

Sussex, VA $47,254

Sutherland, VA $47,752

Valentines, VA $46,415

Wakefield, VA $46,818

Warfield, VA $47,219

Waverly, VA $47,187

White Plains, VA $46,390

Wilsons, VA $47,388

Yale, VA $47,063

Zuni, VA $46,609

Claremont, VA $47,153

Farmville, VA $46,268

Baskerville, VA $46,192

Indian Valley, VA $45,717

Mc Coy, VA $45,618

Martinsville, VA $46,010

Meadows Of Dan, VA $45,840

Moneta, VA $45,362

Montvale, VA $45,361

Narrows, VA $45,619

Newbern, VA $45,659

New Castle, VA $45,397

Newport, VA $45,501

New River, VA $45,785

Oriskany, VA $45,486

Paint Bank, VA $45,414

Parrott, VA $45,640

Patrick Springs, VA $45,924

Pearisburg, VA $45,664

Pembroke, VA $45,663

Penhook, VA $45,599

Pilot, VA $45,500

Pittsville, VA $45,576

Radford, VA $45,733

Long Island, VA $45,283

Lowry, VA $45,081

Lynch Station, VA $45,288

Madison Heights, VA $44,688

Monroe, VA $44,911

Naruna, VA $45,146

Nathalie, VA $45,692

Natural Bridge, VA $45,544

Natural Bridge Station, VA $45,348

Nelson, VA $46,311

Norwood, VA $45,284

Ringgold, VA $46,057

Rustburg, VA $44,791

Scottsburg, VA $46,147

Scottsville, VA $46,396

South Boston, VA $46,187

Spout Spring, VA $44,874

Sutherlin, VA $46,061

Sweet Briar, VA $44,820

Vernon Hill, VA $46,007

Virgilina, VA $46,201

Wingina, VA $45,552

Amonate, VA $45,451

Bandy, VA $45,352

Big Rock, VA $45,598

Bishop, VA $45,356

Bluefield, VA $45,496

Boissevain, VA $45,385

Breaks, VA $45,524

Burkes Garden, VA $45,402

Cedar Bluff, VA $45,469

Doran, VA $45,656

Falls Mills, VA $45,385

Grundy, VA $45,675

Horsepen, VA $45,374

Hurley, VA $45,440

Jewell Ridge, VA $45,469

Keen Mountain, VA $45,646

Mavisdale, VA $45,473

Maxie, VA $45,608

North Tazewell, VA $45,462

Oakwood, VA $45,672

Pilgrims Knob, VA $45,548

Pocahontas, VA $45,399

Pounding Mill, VA $45,533

Raven, VA $45,634

Red Ash, VA $45,677

Richlands, VA $45,650

Rowe, VA $45,490

Shortt Gap, VA $45,592

Swords Creek, VA $45,477

Tazewell, VA $45,391

Vansant, VA $45,478

Whitewood, VA $45,483

Wolford, VA $45,491

Boydton, VA $46,291

Bracey, VA $46,410

Brodnax, VA $46,589

Buckingham, VA $45,773

Burkeville, VA $46,481

Charlotte Court House, VA $45,816

Chase City, VA $46,053

Clarksville, VA $46,373

Crewe, VA $46,778

Cullen, VA $45,679

Dillwyn, VA $46,230

Drakes Branch, VA $46,048

Dundas, VA $46,733

Evergreen, VA $45,116

Fort Mitchell, VA $46,047

Green Bay, VA $46,225

Hampden Sydney, VA $46,338

Kenbridge, VA $46,483

Keysville, VA $46,043

La Crosse, VA $46,339

Lunenburg, VA $46,131

Meherrin, VA $46,136

Nottoway, VA $46,706

Pamplin, VA $45,526

Phenix, VA $45,321

Prospect, VA $45,812

Randolph, VA $45,890

Red House, VA $45,188

Red Oak, VA $46,112

Rice, VA $46,541

Saxe, VA $46,012

Skipwith, VA $46,145

South Hill, VA $46,322

Victoria, VA $46,293

Wylliesburg, VA $46,071

Roanoke, VA $45,176

Wachapreague, VA $46,907

Wardtown, VA $46,816

Wattsville, VA $46,951

Willis Wharf, VA $46,894

Windsor, VA $46,494

Withams, VA $46,914

Norfolk, VA $46,256

Newport News, VA $46,359

Fort Eustis, VA $46,377

Hampton, VA $46,388

Fort Monroe, VA $46,362

Poquoson, VA $46,372

Yorktown, VA $46,427

Lackey, VA $46,446

Seaford, VA $46,390

Portsmouth, VA $46,268

Fort Lee, VA $47,843

Petersburg, VA $47,843

Virginia State University, VA $47,843

Alberta, VA $46,898

Ammon, VA $47,526

Blackstone, VA $47,124

Boykins, VA $46,454

Branchville, VA $46,343

Capron, VA $46,683

Round Hill, VA $50,158

Catharpin, VA $52,037

Delaplane, VA $49,633

Ashburn, VA $52,253

Chantilly, VA $52,803

Gainesville, VA $51,614

Hamilton, VA $50,834

Lincoln, VA $50,784

Sterling, VA $52,889

Haymarket, VA $51,565

Herndon, VA $53,083

Leesburg, VA $51,432

Lovettsville, VA $50,292

Nokesville, VA $51,677

Upperville, VA $49,798

Warrenton, VA $49,979

Reston, VA $53,389

Waterford, VA $50,750

The Plains, VA $50,893

Doswell, VA $47,833

Dutton, VA $46,810

Fork Union, VA $46,818

Foster, VA $46,659

Glen Allen, VA $47,941

Gloucester, VA $46,760

Gloucester Point, VA $46,477

Goochland, VA $47,418

Grimstead, VA $46,777

Gum Spring, VA $47,418

Gwynn, VA $46,776

Hadensville, VA $47,344

Hallieford, VA $46,762

Hanover, VA $47,842

Hardyville, VA $46,901

Hartfield, VA $46,918

Hayes, VA $46,507

Henrico, VA $47,977

Hudgins, VA $46,740

Jamaica, VA $47,324

Jamestown, VA $46,614

Jetersville, VA $46,813

Kents Store, VA $46,923

King And Queen Court House, VA $47,396

King William, VA $47,641

Lanexa, VA $47,322

Lightfoot, VA $46,842

Little Plymouth, VA $47,336

Locust Hill, VA $47,058

Louisa, VA $47,410

Macon, VA $47,464

Maidens, VA $47,599

Manakin Sabot, VA $47,755

Mannboro, VA $47,444

Manquin, VA $47,780

Maryus, VA $46,484

Mascot, VA $47,197

Mathews, VA $46,687

Burgess, VA $47,496

Accomac, VA $46,870

Assawoman, VA $46,889

Atlantic, VA $46,952

Battery Park, VA $46,365

Belle Haven, VA $46,843

Birdsnest, VA $46,755

Bloxom, VA $46,942

Cape Charles, VA $46,691

Capeville, VA $46,700

Carrollton, VA $46,360

Carrsville, VA $46,572

Cheriton, VA $46,695

Chesapeake, VA $46,377

Chincoteague Island, VA $46,982

Wallops Island, VA $46,948

Craddockville, VA $46,851

Davis Wharf, VA $46,841

Eastville, VA $46,713

Exmore, VA $46,823

Franktown, VA $46,771

Greenbackville, VA $47,089

Greenbush, VA $46,954

Hacksneck, VA $46,824

Hallwood, VA $46,930

Harborton, VA $46,939

Horntown, VA $47,009

Oak Hall, VA $46,913

Isle Of Wight, VA $46,464

Jamesville, VA $46,797

Jenkins Bridge, VA $46,937

Keller, VA $46,881

Locustville, VA $46,879

Machipongo, VA $46,748

Mappsville, VA $46,919

Marionville, VA $46,747

Mears, VA $46,895

Melfa, VA $46,887

Modest Town, VA $47,008

Nassawadox, VA $46,796

Nelsonia, VA $47,011

New Church, VA $46,994

Onancock, VA $46,926

Onley, VA $46,874

Oyster, VA $46,706

Painter, VA $46,852

Parksley, VA $46,952

Pungoteague, VA $46,872

Quinby, VA $46,749

Rescue, VA $46,363

Sanford, VA $47,002

Saxis, VA $47,009

Seaview, VA $46,696

Smithfield, VA $46,413

Suffolk, VA $46,392

Tangier, VA $47,126

Tasley, VA $46,975

Temperanceville, VA $46,930

Townsend, VA $46,706

Virginia Beach, VA $46,995

Dulles, VA $53,403

Aldie, VA $51,718

Amissville, VA $49,201

Arcola, VA $52,236

Manassas, VA $52,322

Marshall, VA $49,923

Middleburg, VA $50,841

Catlett, VA $51,080

Centreville, VA $52,533

Clifton, VA $52,976

Orlean, VA $49,474

Paeonian Springs, VA $51,078

Paris, VA $49,474

Philomont, VA $50,691

Purcellville, VA $50,315

Bluemont, VA $49,642

Bristow, VA $51,916

Broad Run, VA $50,992

Calverton, VA $50,877

Casanova, VA $50,962

Rectortown, VA $49,862

Mechanicsville, VA $47,880

Midlothian, VA $47,807

Millers Tavern, VA $47,874

Mineral, VA $47,702

Moon, VA $46,707

Moseley, VA $47,648

New Canton, VA $46,616

New Kent, VA $47,618

New Point, VA $46,590

Newtown, VA $48,021

Norge, VA $46,911

North, VA $46,748

Oilville, VA $47,659

Onemo, VA $46,649

Ordinary, VA $46,547

Port Haywood, VA $46,583

Powhatan, VA $47,502

Providence Forge, VA $47,536

Quinton, VA $47,780

Rockville, VA $47,713

Ruthville, VA $47,438

Saint Stephens Church, VA $47,869

Saluda, VA $47,077

Sandston, VA $47,891

Sandy Hook, VA $47,408

Schley, VA $46,657

Severn, VA $46,508

Shacklefords, VA $47,102

State Farm, VA $47,621

Stevensville, VA $47,508

Studley, VA $47,876

Susan, VA $46,602

Toano, VA $47,058

Topping, VA $47,016

Trevilians, VA $47,380

Richmond, VA $47,989

Urbanna, VA $47,240

Wake, VA $46,945

Walkerton, VA $47,576

Ware Neck, VA $46,676

Water View, VA $47,230

West Point, VA $47,393

White Marsh, VA $46,599

Wicomico, VA $46,516

Williamsburg, VA $46,597

Woods Cross Roads, VA $46,766

Montpelier, VA $47,642

Oakton, VA $53,553

Occoquan, VA $53,159

Quantico, VA $51,392

Springfield, VA $54,030

Triangle, VA $51,764

Vienna, VA $54,029

Woodbridge, VA $52,775

Arlington, VA $54,301

Fort Myer, VA $54,302

Mattaponi, VA $47,216

Dhs, VA $54,302

Fort Valley, VA $46,946

Star Tannery, VA $46,487

Stephens City, VA $48,265

Stephenson, VA $48,297

Toms Brook, VA $46,920

White Post, VA $48,680

Woodstock, VA $46,532

Culpeper, VA $48,069

Aroda, VA $46,892

Banco, VA $47,050

Bealeton, VA $49,766

Boston, VA $47,942

Brandy Station, VA $48,911

Brightwood, VA $47,290

Castleton, VA $48,469

Elkwood, VA $48,847

Etlan, VA $47,181

Goldvein, VA $49,986

Graves Mill, VA $46,828

Haywood, VA $47,277

Hood, VA $46,533

Jeffersonton, VA $49,457

Leon, VA $47,489

Lignum, VA $48,565

Madison, VA $46,824

Midland, VA $50,261

Mitchells, VA $47,686

Oakpark, VA $47,120

Pratts, VA $46,818

Radiant, VA $46,992

Rapidan, VA $47,416

Remington, VA $49,370

Reva, VA $47,542

Richardsville, VA $48,971

Rixeyville, VA $48,844

Rochelle, VA $46,804

Somerville, VA $50,357

Sperryville, VA $47,495

Stevensburg, VA $48,662

Sumerduck, VA $49,383

Syria, VA $46,647

Viewtown, VA $48,876

Washington, VA $48,329

Wolftown, VA $46,536

Woodville, VA $47,964

Harrisonburg, VA $46,726

Basye, VA $46,353

Bergton, VA $46,210

Bridgewater, VA $46,639

Broadway, VA $46,495

Criders, VA $46,292

Dayton, VA $46,479

Edinburg, VA $46,432

Elkton, VA $46,572

Alexandria, VA $54,295

Fredericksburg, VA $49,196

Bowling Green, VA $48,241

Burr Hill, VA $48,247

Callao, VA $47,970

Caret, VA $48,542

Center Cross, VA $47,716

Champlain, VA $48,431

Coles Point, VA $48,612

Colonial Beach, VA $48,885

Corbin, VA $48,583

Dahlgren, VA $50,489

Dogue, VA $48,853

Dunnsville, VA $47,887

Edwardsville, VA $47,558

Farnham, VA $47,698

Garrisonville, VA $50,903

Hague, VA $48,261

Hartwood, VA $49,338

Haynesville, VA $48,221

Heathsville, VA $47,513

Hustle, VA $48,460

Irvington, VA $47,133

Jersey, VA $48,920

Kilmarnock, VA $47,173

King George, VA $49,683

Kinsale, VA $48,167

Ladysmith, VA $47,963

Lancaster, VA $47,288

Laneview, VA $47,403

Lively, VA $47,332

Locust Grove, VA $48,261

Loretto, VA $48,469

Lottsburg, VA $47,880

Merry Point, VA $47,214

Milford, VA $48,064

Mollusk, VA $47,231

Montross, VA $48,576

Morattico, VA $47,476

Mount Holly, VA $48,414

Ninde, VA $49,794

Nuttsville, VA $47,430

Oldhams, VA $48,128

Ophelia, VA $47,521

Partlow, VA $48,379

Port Royal, VA $48,456

Rappahannock Academy, VA $48,466

Reedville, VA $47,486

Rhoadesville, VA $47,806

Rollins Fork, VA $48,883

Fulks Run, VA $46,379

Hinton, VA $46,336

Keezletown, VA $46,562

Lacey Spring, VA $46,585

Linville, VA $46,561

Luray, VA $46,710

Mc Gaheysville, VA $46,615

Mount Crawford, VA $46,617

Mount Jackson, VA $46,465

Mount Solon, VA $46,471

New Market, VA $46,572

Orkney Springs, VA $46,364

Penn Laird, VA $46,636

Quicksburg, VA $46,511

Pleasant Valley, VA $46,611

Shenandoah, VA $46,588

Singers Glen, VA $46,558

Stanley, VA $46,592

Timberville, VA $46,580

Charlottesville, VA $46,663

Afton, VA $46,147

Arrington, VA $45,229

Barboursville, VA $46,845

Batesville, VA $46,552

Covesville, VA $46,150

Crozet, VA $46,575

Dyke, VA $46,551

Ruby, VA $50,660

Airborne Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Airborne Operator roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Biotechnology, offers compensation 50% above the average. Conversely, Airborne Operator positions in MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Airborne Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Airborne Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$74,487	$36.0	50%

Airborne Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Airborne Operator'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.

$45,014

Average $49,658/year

$55,151

$3,751

Average $4,138/month

$4,596

$866

Average $955/week

$1,061

$22

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,151	$4,596	$1,061	$27
Average	$49,658	$4,138	$955	$24
25th Percentile	$45,014	$3,751	$866	$22

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