Best Paying Industries for Air Traffic Controllers
$144,580
National Median Salary
15
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $176,570 | +22.1% | 60 |
| 2 | Engineering Services | $176,570 | +22.1% | 60 |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $164,370 | +13.7% | 70 |
| 4 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $154,000 | +6.5% | 20,130 |
| 5 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $153,420 | +6.1% | 20,230 |
| 6 | Nonscheduled Air Transportation | $143,890 | -0.5% | — |
| 7 | Air Transportation | $110,180 | -23.8% | 250 |
| 8 | Facilities Support Services | $86,500 | -40.2% | — |
| 9 | Scheduled Air Transportation | $86,390 | -40.2% | 180 |
| 10 | Support Activities for Air Transportation | $82,510 | -42.9% | 1,410 |
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