Best Paying Industries for Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations Specialists
$98,920
National Median Salary
27
Industries Analyzed
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| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering Services | $176,570 | +78.5% | 70 |
| 2 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $153,090 | +54.8% | 20,360 |
| 3 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $137,510 | +39.0% | 24,660 |
| 4 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $112,030 | +13.3% | — |
| 5 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $98,500 | -0.4% | 80 |
| 6 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $92,710 | -6.3% | 70 |
| 7 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $86,270 | -12.8% | 170 |
| 8 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $86,270 | -12.8% | 170 |
| 9 | Facilities Support Services | $83,630 | -15.5% | 60 |
| 10 | Software Publishers | $80,700 | -18.4% | — |
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