Occupation Salary Profile

Air Traffic Controllers

SOC Code: 53-2021

Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport, and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers, according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.

National Median (BLS)
$83,880
▲ +8.88% Nominal +5.44% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$81,900
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
190
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Air Traffic Controllers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $51,060
25th Percentile $59,770
National Median (50th Percentile) $83,880
75th Percentile $96,930
90th Percentile $120,900
P10: $51,060 P50 (Median): $83,880 P90: $120,900