The average salary for Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations Specialists in the United States is around $103460 per year.
In the United States, Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations Specialists earn an average hourly wage of $49.74 and a mean annual wage of $103460.
$49.74
$103460
For Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations Specialists positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $17.7 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $25.78 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $45.53, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $73.25. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $86.62 hourly.
When considering annual wages for Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations Specialists roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $36820 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $53620 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $94700. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $152360, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $180170 per year.
$17.7
$36820
$25.78
$53620
$45.53
$94700
$73.25
$152360
$86.62
$180170
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)