50% of professionals earn between $45,834 - $81,975 USD
The median salary is $60,000
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The average salary for a Air Traffic Controller in United States is USD 60,000 - USD 81,975 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 70,988 per year, based on 1,047 active job listings.
The cities with the most Air Traffic Controller job opportunities in United States are Arlington, Buffalo, New York, Houston, Rochester. Arlington leads with 26 job openings.
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