Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations Specialists
Occupation
$98,920
National Median Salary
$47.56
Median Hourly Wage
39,040
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
-2.5%
10 Year Change
$101,460
2014 Median
$98,920
2024 Median
Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.
Top Paying Industries for Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations Specialists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Services | $176,570 | 70 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $153,090 | 20,360 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $137,510 | 24,660 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $112,030 | — |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $98,500 | 80 |
Detailed Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations Specialists Occupations
These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:
| Occupation | Annual Median |
|---|---|
| Air Traffic Controllers | $144,580 |
| Airfield Operations Specialists | $56,750 |
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Engineering Services
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
Facilities Support Services
Software Publishers
Publishing Industries
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services