50% of professionals earn between $100,000 - $185,000 USD
The median salary is $145,000
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The average salary for a Air Traffic Controller in United States is USD 100,000 - USD 185,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 143,750 per year, based on 1,385 active job listings.
The cities with the most Air Traffic Controller job opportunities in United States are Arlington, Buffalo, El Paso, New York, Greenville. Arlington leads with 16 job openings.
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