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 $47,653 for beginners, reaching about $49,425 at mid-level, and approach $50,798 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 $54,595, California $54,388, Massachusetts $53,663. 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: $55,925; Crane Operator: $52,057; Airborne Sensor Operator: $51,718; Airborne Mission Systems Specialist: $49,888; Airborne Ranger: $47,660.

Airborne Operator Salary in Virginia

How much does an Airborne Operator make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Airborne Operator in Virginia is $49,654 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): $60,149
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,011 to $55,147
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,784

10% $40,784

50% (Median) $49,654

90% $60,149

Airborne Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,147	$4,596	$1,061	$27
Average	$49,654	$4,138	$955	$24
25th Percentile	$45,011	$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): $47,653
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,367
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,425
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $50,417
Expert (over 8 years): $50,798

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Airborne Operator	less than 1 year	$47,653
Early Career Level Airborne Operator	1-2 years	$48,367
Mid-Level Level Airborne Operator	2-4 years	$49,425
Senior-Level Level Airborne Operator	5-8 years	$50,417
Expert Level Airborne Operator	over 8 years	$50,798

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: $54,595.
California: $54,388.
Massachusetts: $53,663.

District of Columbia $54,595 California $54,388 Massachusetts $53,663 Washington $53,466 New Jersey $53,446 Alaska $53,377 Connecticut $52,696 New York $52,420

Hawaii $51,538 Rhode Island $51,123 Maryland $50,842 Minnesota $50,458 Colorado $50,310 Illinois $50,261 Oregon $50,073 Delaware $49,935

New Hampshire $49,848 Virginia $49,654 Pennsylvania $49,087 Nevada $48,801 North Dakota $48,707 Michigan $48,559 Wisconsin $48,505 Vermont $48,397

Texas $48,096 Maine $48,076 Arizona $48,047 Ohio $48,012 Georgia $47,558 Indiana $47,332 Wyoming $47,287 Utah $47,218

Iowa $47,189 Kansas $46,952 Louisiana $46,883 North Carolina $46,858 Missouri $46,848 Florida $46,656 Montana $46,553 Nebraska $46,454

Kentucky $46,400 South Carolina $46,202 Tennessee $46,079 Idaho $46,030 New Mexico $45,670 Oklahoma $45,591 Alabama $45,300 South Dakota $44,812

Arkansas $44,546 West Virginia $44,403 Mississippi $43,974

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: $45,665
Lambsburg: $45,762
Laurel Fork: $45,813

Ivanhoe, VA $45,665

Lambsburg, VA $45,762

Laurel Fork, VA $45,813

Marion, VA $45,427

Max Meadows, VA $45,737

Meadowview, VA $45,018

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $45,382

Rocky Gap, VA $45,408

Ruther Glen, VA $47,899

Sealston, VA $49,138

Sharps, VA $47,688

Spotsylvania, VA $48,346

Sparta, VA $48,093

Stafford, VA $50,557

Stratford, VA $48,621

Tappahannock, VA $47,983

Thornburg, VA $48,505

Unionville, VA $47,718

Village, VA $47,923

Warsaw, VA $48,093

Weems, VA $47,149

Sandy Point, VA $48,156

White Stone, VA $47,018

Wicomico Church, VA $47,361

Woodford, VA $48,307

Zacata, VA $48,471

Winchester, VA $48,243

Bentonville, VA $47,829

Berryville, VA $48,939

Boyce, VA $49,028

Brucetown, VA $48,275

Chester Gap, VA $48,742

Clear Brook, VA $48,032

Cross Junction, VA $46,474

Fishers Hill, VA $47,142

Flint Hill, VA $48,478

Front Royal, VA $48,506

Gore, VA $46,734

Hume, VA $49,133

Huntly, VA $48,559

Strasburg, VA $46,958

Linden, VA $49,253

Markham, VA $49,242

Maurertown, VA $46,320

Middletown, VA $47,875

Millwood, VA $48,941

Rileyville, VA $47,294

Earlysville, VA $46,600

Esmont, VA $46,169

Faber, VA $45,965

Fishersville, VA $46,393

Free Union, VA $46,523

Gordonsville, VA $47,011

Greenwood, VA $46,337

Ivy, VA $46,620

Keene, VA $46,356

Keswick, VA $46,712

Locust Dale, VA $47,222

Lovingston, VA $45,472

Lyndhurst, VA $45,814

Montpelier Station, VA $47,022

Nellysford, VA $45,868

North Garden, VA $46,310

Orange, VA $47,482

Palmyra, VA $46,733

Piney River, VA $45,260

Quinque, VA $46,719

Roseland, VA $45,434

Ruckersville, VA $46,700

Schuyler, VA $46,007

Shipman, VA $45,465

Somerset, VA $47,024

Stanardsville, VA $46,564

Troy, VA $46,784

Tyro, VA $45,558

Waynesboro, VA $46,463

White Hall, VA $46,547

Woodberry Forest, VA $47,206

Achilles, VA $46,489

Amelia Court House, VA $47,352

Ark, VA $46,785

Arvonia, VA $46,370

Ashland, VA $47,813

Aylett, VA $47,836

Barhamsville, VA $47,147

Beaumont, VA $47,341

Beaverdam, VA $47,808

Bena, VA $46,476

Bohannon, VA $46,666

Bremo Bluff, VA $46,671

Bruington, VA $47,740

Bumpass, VA $47,736

Cardinal, VA $46,687

Cartersville, VA $47,057

Charles City, VA $47,442

Christchurch, VA $47,054

Church View, VA $47,163

Cobbs Creek, VA $46,816

Columbia, VA $46,935

Crozier, VA $47,657

Cumberland, VA $46,674

Deltaville, VA $46,855

Diggs, VA $46,684

Redwood, VA $45,433

Rich Creek, VA $45,588

Ridgeway, VA $45,906

Riner, VA $45,584

Ripplemead, VA $45,465

Rocky Mount, VA $45,474

Salem, VA $45,252

Sandy Level, VA $45,571

Shawsville, VA $45,392

Spencer, VA $45,895

Staffordsville, VA $45,666

Stanleytown, VA $45,981

Stuart, VA $45,882

Thaxton, VA $45,338

Troutville, VA $45,320

Union Hall, VA $45,482

Vesta, VA $45,824

Villamont, VA $45,315

Vinton, VA $45,230

Wirtz, VA $45,342

Woolwine, VA $45,792

Bristol, VA $44,114

Abingdon, VA $44,769

Andover, VA $44,635

Appalachia, VA $44,635

Bee, VA $45,187

Ben Hur, VA $44,820

Big Stone Gap, VA $44,237

Birchleaf, VA $45,232

Blackwater, VA $44,293

Castlewood, VA $44,422

Cleveland, VA $44,961

Clinchco, VA $45,192

Clintwood, VA $45,140

Coeburn, VA $44,710

Damascus, VA $45,120

Dante, VA $44,964

Davenport, VA $45,275

Dryden, VA $44,382

Duffield, VA $44,007

Dungannon, VA $44,167

East Stone Gap, VA $44,331

Ewing, VA $45,387

Fort Blackmore, VA $43,884

Gate City, VA $43,585

Haysi, VA $45,450

Hiltons, VA $43,688

Honaker, VA $45,212

Jonesville, VA $44,930

Keokee, VA $44,514

Lebanon, VA $44,787

Mc Clure, VA $44,973

Mendota, VA $44,128

Nickelsville, VA $43,943

Nora, VA $44,854

Norton, VA $44,683

Pennington Gap, VA $44,503

Pound, VA $44,868

Rosedale, VA $45,163

Rose Hill, VA $45,307

Saint Charles, VA $44,764

Saint Paul, VA $44,705

Weber City, VA $43,451

Whitetop, VA $45,296

Wise, VA $44,803

Pulaski, VA $45,782

Atkins, VA $45,396

Austinville, VA $45,763

Barren Springs, VA $45,802

Bastian, VA $45,402

Bland, VA $45,509

Broadford, VA $45,355

Cana, VA $45,833

Ceres, VA $45,359

Chilhowie, VA $45,343

Cripple Creek, VA $45,549

Crockett, VA $45,538

Draper, VA $45,744

Dugspur, VA $45,778

Elk Creek, VA $45,517

Emory, VA $45,215

Fancy Gap, VA $45,793

Fries, VA $45,669

Galax, VA $45,744

Glade Spring, VA $45,126

Rural Retreat, VA $45,480

Saltville, VA $45,363

Speedwell, VA $45,510

Sugar Grove, VA $45,407

Tannersville, VA $45,328

Troutdale, VA $45,375

Willis, VA $45,754

Woodlawn, VA $45,772

Wytheville, VA $45,643

Staunton, VA $46,407

Augusta Springs, VA $46,211

Bacova, VA $45,994

Blue Grass, VA $46,012

Brownsburg, VA $45,737

Buena Vista, VA $45,363

Churchville, VA $46,536

Clifton Forge, VA $45,839

Covington, VA $45,590

Craigsville, VA $46,216

Crimora, VA $46,584

Deerfield, VA $46,252

Doe Hill, VA $46,213

Fairfield, VA $45,670

Fort Defiance, VA $46,618

Glen Wilton, VA $45,664

Goshen, VA $46,017

Greenville, VA $45,988

Grottoes, VA $46,627

Head Waters, VA $46,289

Hot Springs, VA $45,866

Iron Gate, VA $45,917

Lexington, VA $45,750

Low Moor, VA $45,810

Mc Dowell, VA $46,231

Middlebrook, VA $46,000

Millboro, VA $46,036

Mint Spring, VA $46,231

Montebello, VA $45,581

Monterey, VA $46,098

Mount Sidney, VA $46,639

Mustoe, VA $46,174

New Hope, VA $46,612

Port Republic, VA $46,602

Raphine, VA $45,793

Rockbridge Baths, VA $45,838

Selma, VA $45,855

Steeles Tavern, VA $45,887

Stuarts Draft, VA $46,058

Swoope, VA $46,325

Verona, VA $46,639

Vesuvius, VA $45,478

Warm Springs, VA $46,008

West Augusta, VA $46,353

Weyers Cave, VA $46,650

Williamsville, VA $46,257

Lynchburg, VA $44,684

Altavista, VA $45,108

Alton, VA $46,093

Amherst, VA $44,987

Appomattox, VA $45,068

Bedford, VA $45,343

Big Island, VA $45,095

Blairs, VA $46,083

Brookneal, VA $45,286

Buffalo Junction, VA $46,239

Callands, VA $45,860

Chatham, VA $45,897

Clifford, VA $45,056

Clover, VA $45,981

Cluster Springs, VA $46,237

Coleman Falls, VA $44,869

Concord, VA $44,745

Crystal Hill, VA $45,910

Danville, VA $46,119

Hillsville, VA $45,833

Carson, VA $47,598

Hiwassee, VA $45,682

Independence, VA $45,523

Annandale, VA $54,166

Burke, VA $53,658

Dumfries, VA $52,087

Dunn Loring, VA $54,235

Fairfax, VA $53,425

Fairfax Station, VA $53,280

Falls Church, VA $54,283

Fort Belvoir, VA $53,626

Great Falls, VA $53,427

Greenway, VA $54,282

Lorton, VA $53,324

Merrifield, VA $54,111

Mc Lean, VA $54,277

West Mclean, VA $54,282

Mount Vernon, VA $53,828

Newington, VA $53,704

Dry Fork, VA $45,993

Brooke, VA $50,190

Evington, VA $44,932

Forest, VA $44,844

Gladstone, VA $45,107

Gladys, VA $45,108

Glasgow, VA $45,397

Goode, VA $44,992

Gretna, VA $45,570

Halifax, VA $46,080

Howardsville, VA $46,006

Hurt, VA $45,315

Java, VA $45,844

Ararat, VA $45,821

Axton, VA $45,963

Bassett, VA $45,930

Belspring, VA $45,691

Bent Mountain, VA $45,304

Blacksburg, VA $45,476

Blue Ridge, VA $45,288

Boones Mill, VA $45,271

Buchanan, VA $45,441

Callaway, VA $45,390

Christiansburg, VA $45,480

Cascade, VA $45,923

Catawba, VA $45,364

Check, VA $45,460

Claudville, VA $45,794

Cloverdale, VA $45,204

Collinsville, VA $46,082

Copper Hill, VA $45,400

Critz, VA $45,868

Daleville, VA $45,250

Dublin, VA $45,715

Eagle Rock, VA $45,572

Eggleston, VA $45,624

Elliston, VA $45,354

Ferrum, VA $45,644

Fieldale, VA $46,017

Fincastle, VA $45,391

Floyd, VA $45,647

Glade Hill, VA $45,444

Glen Lyn, VA $45,478

Goodview, VA $45,283

Hardy, VA $45,265

Henry, VA $45,712

Huddleston, VA $45,433

Keeling, VA $46,037

Chester, VA $47,822

Chesterfield, VA $47,794

Church Road, VA $47,636

Colonial Heights, VA $47,842

Courtland, VA $46,692

Dendron, VA $46,832

Dewitt, VA $47,483

Dinwiddie, VA $47,613

Disputanta, VA $47,652

Dolphin, VA $46,962

Drewryville, VA $46,590

Ebony, VA $46,269

Elberon, VA $46,639

Emporia, VA $46,695

Ford, VA $47,525

Franklin, VA $46,549

Freeman, VA $46,951

Gasburg, VA $46,368

Hopewell, VA $47,743

Ivor, VA $46,624

Jarratt, VA $47,098

Lawrenceville, VA $46,788

Mc Kenney, VA $47,359

Meredithville, VA $46,720

Newsoms, VA $46,395

Prince George, VA $47,788

Rawlings, VA $47,177

Sedley, VA $46,755

Skippers, VA $46,509

Spring Grove, VA $47,086

Stony Creek, VA $47,357

Surry, VA $46,525

Sussex, VA $47,250

Sutherland, VA $47,748

Valentines, VA $46,412

Wakefield, VA $46,814

Warfield, VA $47,215

Waverly, VA $47,183

White Plains, VA $46,386

Wilsons, VA $47,384

Yale, VA $47,059

Zuni, VA $46,605

Claremont, VA $47,149

Farmville, VA $46,265

Baskerville, VA $46,189

Indian Valley, VA $45,714

Mc Coy, VA $45,615

Martinsville, VA $46,006

Meadows Of Dan, VA $45,836

Moneta, VA $45,358

Montvale, VA $45,358

Narrows, VA $45,615

Newbern, VA $45,655

New Castle, VA $45,394

Newport, VA $45,497

New River, VA $45,781

Oriskany, VA $45,482

Paint Bank, VA $45,411

Parrott, VA $45,636

Patrick Springs, VA $45,920

Pearisburg, VA $45,661

Pembroke, VA $45,660

Penhook, VA $45,595

Pilot, VA $45,496

Pittsville, VA $45,572

Radford, VA $45,730

Long Island, VA $45,279

Lowry, VA $45,078

Lynch Station, VA $45,284

Madison Heights, VA $44,685

Monroe, VA $44,908

Naruna, VA $45,143

Nathalie, VA $45,689

Natural Bridge, VA $45,540

Natural Bridge Station, VA $45,344

Nelson, VA $46,307

Norwood, VA $45,280

Ringgold, VA $46,054

Rustburg, VA $44,788

Scottsburg, VA $46,143

Scottsville, VA $46,392

South Boston, VA $46,183

Spout Spring, VA $44,870

Sutherlin, VA $46,057

Sweet Briar, VA $44,817

Vernon Hill, VA $46,003

Virgilina, VA $46,198

Wingina, VA $45,549

Amonate, VA $45,448

Bandy, VA $45,348

Big Rock, VA $45,594

Bishop, VA $45,352

Bluefield, VA $45,492

Boissevain, VA $45,381

Breaks, VA $45,520

Burkes Garden, VA $45,399

Cedar Bluff, VA $45,465

Doran, VA $45,652

Falls Mills, VA $45,381

Grundy, VA $45,671

Horsepen, VA $45,370

Hurley, VA $45,436

Jewell Ridge, VA $45,465

Keen Mountain, VA $45,643

Mavisdale, VA $45,470

Maxie, VA $45,604

North Tazewell, VA $45,458

Oakwood, VA $45,668

Pilgrims Knob, VA $45,544

Pocahontas, VA $45,396

Pounding Mill, VA $45,529

Raven, VA $45,630

Red Ash, VA $45,673

Richlands, VA $45,647

Rowe, VA $45,486

Shortt Gap, VA $45,588

Swords Creek, VA $45,473

Tazewell, VA $45,387

Vansant, VA $45,474

Whitewood, VA $45,480

Wolford, VA $45,487

Boydton, VA $46,288

Bracey, VA $46,406

Brodnax, VA $46,585

Buckingham, VA $45,770

Burkeville, VA $46,478

Charlotte Court House, VA $45,812

Chase City, VA $46,049

Clarksville, VA $46,370

Crewe, VA $46,774

Cullen, VA $45,675

Dillwyn, VA $46,226

Drakes Branch, VA $46,044

Dundas, VA $46,729

Evergreen, VA $45,112

Fort Mitchell, VA $46,044

Green Bay, VA $46,221

Hampden Sydney, VA $46,335

Kenbridge, VA $46,479

Keysville, VA $46,040

La Crosse, VA $46,335

Lunenburg, VA $46,127

Meherrin, VA $46,132

Nottoway, VA $46,702

Pamplin, VA $45,522

Phenix, VA $45,317

Prospect, VA $45,808

Randolph, VA $45,886

Red House, VA $45,184

Red Oak, VA $46,108

Rice, VA $46,537

Saxe, VA $46,009

Skipwith, VA $46,141

South Hill, VA $46,318

Victoria, VA $46,290

Wylliesburg, VA $46,067

Roanoke, VA $45,172

Wachapreague, VA $46,904

Wardtown, VA $46,812

Wattsville, VA $46,947

Willis Wharf, VA $46,890

Windsor, VA $46,490

Withams, VA $46,911

Norfolk, VA $46,252

Newport News, VA $46,355

Fort Eustis, VA $46,374

Hampton, VA $46,384

Fort Monroe, VA $46,358

Poquoson, VA $46,369

Yorktown, VA $46,423

Lackey, VA $46,442

Seaford, VA $46,386

Portsmouth, VA $46,265

Fort Lee, VA $47,839

Petersburg, VA $47,839

Virginia State University, VA $47,839

Alberta, VA $46,894

Ammon, VA $47,522

Blackstone, VA $47,121

Boykins, VA $46,450

Branchville, VA $46,340

Capron, VA $46,679

Round Hill, VA $50,154

Catharpin, VA $52,033

Delaplane, VA $49,629

Ashburn, VA $52,249

Chantilly, VA $52,798

Gainesville, VA $51,610

Hamilton, VA $50,830

Lincoln, VA $50,780

Sterling, VA $52,884

Haymarket, VA $51,560

Herndon, VA $53,079

Leesburg, VA $51,428

Lovettsville, VA $50,288

Nokesville, VA $51,673

Upperville, VA $49,794

Warrenton, VA $49,975

Reston, VA $53,384

Waterford, VA $50,746

The Plains, VA $50,889

Doswell, VA $47,829

Dutton, VA $46,806

Fork Union, VA $46,814

Foster, VA $46,656

Glen Allen, VA $47,937

Gloucester, VA $46,757

Gloucester Point, VA $46,474

Goochland, VA $47,414

Grimstead, VA $46,773

Gum Spring, VA $47,414

Gwynn, VA $46,772

Hadensville, VA $47,340

Hallieford, VA $46,759

Hanover, VA $47,839

Hardyville, VA $46,898

Hartfield, VA $46,914

Hayes, VA $46,503

Henrico, VA $47,973

Hudgins, VA $46,736

Jamaica, VA $47,320

Jamestown, VA $46,610

Jetersville, VA $46,809

Kents Store, VA $46,919

King And Queen Court House, VA $47,392

King William, VA $47,637

Lanexa, VA $47,318

Lightfoot, VA $46,839

Little Plymouth, VA $47,332

Locust Hill, VA $47,054

Louisa, VA $47,406

Macon, VA $47,460

Maidens, VA $47,595

Manakin Sabot, VA $47,751

Mannboro, VA $47,440

Manquin, VA $47,776

Maryus, VA $46,480

Mascot, VA $47,193

Mathews, VA $46,683

Burgess, VA $47,492

Accomac, VA $46,867

Assawoman, VA $46,885

Atlantic, VA $46,948

Battery Park, VA $46,362

Belle Haven, VA $46,840

Birdsnest, VA $46,751

Bloxom, VA $46,939

Cape Charles, VA $46,687

Capeville, VA $46,697

Carrollton, VA $46,356

Carrsville, VA $46,568

Cheriton, VA $46,692

Chesapeake, VA $46,374

Chincoteague Island, VA $46,979

Wallops Island, VA $46,944

Craddockville, VA $46,847

Davis Wharf, VA $46,837

Eastville, VA $46,709

Exmore, VA $46,819

Franktown, VA $46,767

Greenbackville, VA $47,085

Greenbush, VA $46,950

Hacksneck, VA $46,820

Hallwood, VA $46,926

Harborton, VA $46,935

Horntown, VA $47,006

Oak Hall, VA $46,909

Isle Of Wight, VA $46,460

Jamesville, VA $46,794

Jenkins Bridge, VA $46,933

Keller, VA $46,877

Locustville, VA $46,875

Machipongo, VA $46,744

Mappsville, VA $46,915

Marionville, VA $46,743

Mears, VA $46,891

Melfa, VA $46,883

Modest Town, VA $47,004

Nassawadox, VA $46,792

Nelsonia, VA $47,008

New Church, VA $46,990

Onancock, VA $46,922

Onley, VA $46,871

Oyster, VA $46,702

Painter, VA $46,848

Parksley, VA $46,948

Pungoteague, VA $46,868

Quinby, VA $46,745

Rescue, VA $46,359

Sanford, VA $46,998

Saxis, VA $47,006

Seaview, VA $46,693

Smithfield, VA $46,410

Suffolk, VA $46,388

Tangier, VA $47,122

Tasley, VA $46,971

Temperanceville, VA $46,926

Townsend, VA $46,702

Virginia Beach, VA $46,991

Dulles, VA $53,399

Aldie, VA $51,714

Amissville, VA $49,197

Arcola, VA $52,232

Manassas, VA $52,318

Marshall, VA $49,919

Middleburg, VA $50,837

Catlett, VA $51,076

Centreville, VA $52,529

Clifton, VA $52,972

Orlean, VA $49,470

Paeonian Springs, VA $51,074

Paris, VA $49,470

Philomont, VA $50,687

Purcellville, VA $50,311

Bluemont, VA $49,638

Bristow, VA $51,912

Broad Run, VA $50,988

Calverton, VA $50,872

Casanova, VA $50,958

Rectortown, VA $49,858

Mechanicsville, VA $47,876

Midlothian, VA $47,803

Millers Tavern, VA $47,871

Mineral, VA $47,698

Moon, VA $46,703

Moseley, VA $47,644

New Canton, VA $46,612

New Kent, VA $47,614

New Point, VA $46,586

Newtown, VA $48,017

Norge, VA $46,908

North, VA $46,744

Oilville, VA $47,656

Onemo, VA $46,645

Ordinary, VA $46,543

Port Haywood, VA $46,579

Powhatan, VA $47,498

Providence Forge, VA $47,532

Quinton, VA $47,776

Rockville, VA $47,709

Ruthville, VA $47,434

Saint Stephens Church, VA $47,865

Saluda, VA $47,073

Sandston, VA $47,887

Sandy Hook, VA $47,405

Schley, VA $46,654

Severn, VA $46,505

Shacklefords, VA $47,098

State Farm, VA $47,618

Stevensville, VA $47,504

Studley, VA $47,873

Susan, VA $46,598

Toano, VA $47,054

Topping, VA $47,013

Trevilians, VA $47,376

Richmond, VA $47,985

Urbanna, VA $47,236

Wake, VA $46,942

Walkerton, VA $47,572

Ware Neck, VA $46,672

Water View, VA $47,227

West Point, VA $47,389

White Marsh, VA $46,595

Wicomico, VA $46,513

Williamsburg, VA $46,593

Woods Cross Roads, VA $46,762

Montpelier, VA $47,638

Oakton, VA $53,549

Occoquan, VA $53,155

Quantico, VA $51,388

Springfield, VA $54,025

Triangle, VA $51,760

Vienna, VA $54,025

Woodbridge, VA $52,770

Arlington, VA $54,297

Fort Myer, VA $54,298

Mattaponi, VA $47,212

Dhs, VA $54,297

Fort Valley, VA $46,942

Star Tannery, VA $46,483

Stephens City, VA $48,261

Stephenson, VA $48,293

Toms Brook, VA $46,916

White Post, VA $48,676

Woodstock, VA $46,528

Culpeper, VA $48,065

Aroda, VA $46,888

Banco, VA $47,047

Bealeton, VA $49,762

Boston, VA $47,938

Brandy Station, VA $48,908

Brightwood, VA $47,286

Castleton, VA $48,465

Elkwood, VA $48,843

Etlan, VA $47,177

Goldvein, VA $49,981

Graves Mill, VA $46,824

Haywood, VA $47,273

Hood, VA $46,529

Jeffersonton, VA $49,453

Leon, VA $47,485

Lignum, VA $48,561

Madison, VA $46,820

Midland, VA $50,257

Mitchells, VA $47,682

Oakpark, VA $47,117

Pratts, VA $46,814

Radiant, VA $46,988

Rapidan, VA $47,412

Remington, VA $49,366

Reva, VA $47,538

Richardsville, VA $48,967

Rixeyville, VA $48,840

Rochelle, VA $46,800

Somerville, VA $50,353

Sperryville, VA $47,491

Stevensburg, VA $48,659

Sumerduck, VA $49,379

Syria, VA $46,643

Viewtown, VA $48,872

Washington, VA $48,325

Wolftown, VA $46,532

Woodville, VA $47,960

Harrisonburg, VA $46,722

Basye, VA $46,349

Bergton, VA $46,206

Bridgewater, VA $46,635

Broadway, VA $46,491

Criders, VA $46,289

Dayton, VA $46,475

Edinburg, VA $46,428

Elkton, VA $46,568

Alexandria, VA $54,291

Fredericksburg, VA $49,192

Bowling Green, VA $48,237

Burr Hill, VA $48,243

Callao, VA $47,966

Caret, VA $48,538

Center Cross, VA $47,712

Champlain, VA $48,427

Coles Point, VA $48,608

Colonial Beach, VA $48,881

Corbin, VA $48,579

Dahlgren, VA $50,484

Dogue, VA $48,849

Dunnsville, VA $47,883

Edwardsville, VA $47,554

Farnham, VA $47,695

Garrisonville, VA $50,899

Hague, VA $48,257

Hartwood, VA $49,334

Haynesville, VA $48,217

Heathsville, VA $47,510

Hustle, VA $48,456

Irvington, VA $47,129

Jersey, VA $48,916

Kilmarnock, VA $47,169

King George, VA $49,679

Kinsale, VA $48,163

Ladysmith, VA $47,959

Lancaster, VA $47,284

Laneview, VA $47,399

Lively, VA $47,328

Locust Grove, VA $48,257

Loretto, VA $48,465

Lottsburg, VA $47,876

Merry Point, VA $47,210

Milford, VA $48,060

Mollusk, VA $47,227

Montross, VA $48,572

Morattico, VA $47,473

Mount Holly, VA $48,410

Ninde, VA $49,790

Nuttsville, VA $47,426

Oldhams, VA $48,125

Ophelia, VA $47,518

Partlow, VA $48,375

Port Royal, VA $48,452

Rappahannock Academy, VA $48,462

Reedville, VA $47,482

Rhoadesville, VA $47,802

Rollins Fork, VA $48,879

Fulks Run, VA $46,375

Hinton, VA $46,332

Keezletown, VA $46,558

Lacey Spring, VA $46,581

Linville, VA $46,557

Luray, VA $46,706

Mc Gaheysville, VA $46,612

Mount Crawford, VA $46,613

Mount Jackson, VA $46,461

Mount Solon, VA $46,467

New Market, VA $46,568

Orkney Springs, VA $46,361

Penn Laird, VA $46,632

Quicksburg, VA $46,507

Pleasant Valley, VA $46,607

Shenandoah, VA $46,584

Singers Glen, VA $46,554

Stanley, VA $46,588

Timberville, VA $46,576

Charlottesville, VA $46,660

Afton, VA $46,143

Arrington, VA $45,225

Barboursville, VA $46,841

Batesville, VA $46,549

Covesville, VA $46,147

Crozet, VA $46,571

Dyke, VA $46,548

Ruby, VA $50,656

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	$74,481	$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.

$45,011

Average $49,654/year

$55,147

$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	$55,147	$4,596	$1,061	$27
Average	$49,654	$4,138	$955	$24
25th Percentile	$45,011	$3,751	$866	$22

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