Average salary
$79,000 - $80,775
Median salary
$79,000 - $80,775
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$52K
25th percentile$65K
Median$79K
75th percentile$81K
90th percentile$93K
50% of professionals earn between $65,152 - $80,775 USD
The median salary is $79,000
The average salary for a Air Traffic Controller in United States is USD 79,000 - USD 80,775 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 79,888 per year, based on 2,005 active job listings.
The cities with the most Air Traffic Controller job opportunities in United States are Arlington, Buffalo, El Paso, Albany, Riverside. Arlington leads with 52 job openings.
Explore 2,005 Air Traffic Controller job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.