Average salary
$76,427 - $91,913
Median salary
$76,427 - $91,913
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$54K
25th percentile$68K
Median$76K
75th percentile$92K
90th percentile$106K
50% of professionals earn between $67,728 - $91,913 USD
The median salary is $76,427
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The average salary for a Air Traffic Controller in United States is USD 76,427 - USD 91,913 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 84,170 per year, based on 1,829 active job listings.
The cities with the most Air Traffic Controller job opportunities in United States are Arlington, El Paso, Buffalo, Albany, New York. Arlington leads with 51 job openings.
Explore 1,829 Air Traffic Controller job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.