Industries with Fastest Air Traffic Controllers Salary Growth

These industries raised Air Traffic Controllers salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.

7
Industries with Growth
+170.1%
Highest Growth
+57.0%
Average Growth
1
Industries with Decline

Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth

Air Traffic Controllers salary increase from 2019 to 2024

All 7 Industries with Salary Growth

Rank Industry 2019 Salary 2024 Salary $ Increase % Growth
1 Nonscheduled Air Transportation $53,280 $143,890 +$90,610 +170.1%
2 Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services $108,860 $176,570 +$67,710 +62.2%
3 Engineering Services $108,860 $176,570 +$67,710 +62.2%
4 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $102,520 $164,370 +$61,850 +60.3%
5 Air Transportation $81,460 $110,180 +$28,720 +35.3%
6 Support Activities for Air Transportation $78,500 $82,510 +$4,010 +5.1%
7 Support Activities for Transportation $78,620 $81,780 +$3,160 +4.0%

1 Industries with Salary Decline

Rank Industry 2019 Salary 2024 Salary $ Decrease % Decline
1 Scheduled Air Transportation $87,390 $86,390 -$1,000 -1.1%

About This Data

Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Air Traffic Controllers in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.