Where Air Traffic Controllers Pays Above the National Average
$144,580
National Median Salary
15
States Pay Above Average
5
Industries Pay Above Average
States Where Air Traffic Controllers Earns a Premium
These 15 states pay Air Traffic Controllerss above the national median of $144,580.
| Rank | State | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $185,890 | +28.6% | 1,130 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $176,030 | +21.8% | 630 |
| 3 | Illinois | $175,090 | +21.1% | 1,000 |
| 4 | Georgia | $174,600 | +20.8% | 970 |
| 5 | Colorado | $172,310 | +19.2% | 780 |
| 6 | Texas | $167,710 | +16.0% | 2,020 |
| 7 | Washington | $164,070 | +13.5% | 600 |
| 8 | Kansas | $156,620 | +8.3% | 410 |
| 9 | Utah | $156,120 | +8.0% | 350 |
| 10 | Indiana | $155,790 | +7.8% | 620 |
| 11 | Tennessee | $153,670 | +6.3% | 610 |
| 12 | California | $152,010 | +5.1% | 2,260 |
| 13 | Nevada | $147,700 | +2.2% | 210 |
| 14 | New Mexico | $145,290 | +0.5% | 360 |
| 15 | Florida | $144,710 | +0.1% | 1,980 |
Industries Where Air Traffic Controllers Earns a Premium
These 5 industries pay Air Traffic Controllerss above the national median.
| 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 |