The salary statistics and trend of air traffic controllers in the industry of support activities for 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 | $63,810 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $72,040 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $82,350 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $113,880 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $147,260 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for air traffic controllers in the industry of support activities for 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 $147,260. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $82,350. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent air traffic controllers is $63,810.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of air traffic controllers in the industry of Support Activities for Transportation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $82,350 | 2.90% | 17.58% |
| 2016 | $79,960 | 5.80% | - |
| 2015 | $75,320 | 2.24% | - |
| 2014 | $73,630 | 4.67% | - |
| 2013 | $70,190 | 3.31% | - |
| 2012 | $67,870 | - | - |
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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