Air Traffic Controllers salary in the United States
$78,420
10th
$104,520
25th
$148,080
Median
$190,570
75th
$215,610
90th
National median
$148,080
2025 OEWS
Mean
$146,490
Hourly median
$71.19
Employment
22,510
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | $198,590 | 220 |
| Sacramento, CA | $196,290 | 240 |
| San Francisco, CA | $193,360 | 430 |
| VA | $191,820 | 1,120 |
| Chicago, IL | $189,780 | 850 |
| Atlanta, GA | $186,640 | 810 |
| Dallas, TX | $186,510 | 800 |
| IL | $181,560 | 990 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $179,670 | 620 |
| GA | $178,420 | 970 |
| Detroit, MI | $178,310 | 180 |
| CO | $177,380 | 740 |
| MN | $176,840 | 680 |
| Seattle, WA | $175,280 | 510 |
| Washington, DC | $174,870 | 1,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $173,020 | 690 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $171,910 | 470 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $170,120 | 450 |
| TX | $170,080 | 2,060 |
| WA | $162,570 | 620 |
| Miami, FL | $162,140 | 720 |
| Kansas City, MO | $161,700 | 430 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $161,640 | 330 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $161,220 | 220 |
| Anchorage, AK | $160,970 | 280 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.