The salary statistics and trend of air traffic controllers in the industry of air transportation are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare air traffic controllers salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $69,060 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $89,420 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $123,550 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $161,760 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $192,280 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for air traffic controllers in the industry of air transportation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) air traffic controllers is $192,280. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $123,550. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent air traffic controllers is $69,060.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of air traffic controllers in the industry of Air Transportation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $123,550 | 17.39% | 57.80% |
| 2016 | $102,060 | 5.28% | - |
| 2015 | $96,670 | 37.61% | - |
| 2014 | $60,310 | -3.70% | - |
| 2013 | $62,540 | 16.63% | - |
| 2012 | $52,140 | - | - |
The average salaries of air traffic controllers in five industries within the transportation and warehousing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of air traffic controllers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Air Transportation | |
| Air Transportation | |
| Support Activities for Air Transportation | |
| Support Activities for Transportation | |
| Nonscheduled Air Transportation | |
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