SOC 53-2021 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Air Traffic Controllers is $144,581 per year ($69.51/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $101,150 and $186,514 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $210,413 per year. There are approximately 22,400 air traffic controllers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $36.58 | $76,086 |
| P25 | $48.63 | $101,150 |
| P50MEDIAN | $69.51 | $144,581 |
| P75 | $89.67 | $186,514 |
| P90 | $101.16 | $210,413 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Air Traffic Controllers is $144,581 per year ($69.51/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $101,150 and $186,514 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Air Traffic Controllers is $210,413 per year ($101.16/hr). The 75th percentile is $186,514 per year.
Entry-level Air Traffic Controllers (10th percentile) earn approximately $76,086 per year ($36.58/hr). The 25th percentile is $101,150 per year.
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