Air Traffic Controllers salary in United States
The median air traffic controllers salary is $148,080 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Air Traffic Controllers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 7.1% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Air Traffic Controllers salary FAQs
What is the average Air Traffic Controllers salary in United States?
The median Air Traffic Controllers salary in United States is $148,080 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of air traffic controllerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Air Traffic Controllers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $78,420 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $215,610 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $148,080.
Do Air Traffic Controllers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Virginia is among the highest at $191,820, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Air Traffic Controllers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.