The salary statistics and trend of air traffic controllers and airfield operations specialists in the industry of testing laboratories are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare air traffic controllers and airfield operations specialist salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $38,690 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $51,910 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $58,710 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $66,850 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $75,950 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for air traffic controllers and airfield operations specialists in the industry of testing laboratories. 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 and airfield operations specialists is $75,950. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,710. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent air traffic controllers and airfield operations specialists is $38,690.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of air traffic controllers and airfield operations specialists in the industry of Testing Laboratories from 2012 to 2015. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 3-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $58,710 | 0.32% | 26.78% |
| 2014 | $58,520 | 26.54% | - |
| 2012 | $42,990 | - | - |
The average salaries of air traffic controllers and airfield operations specialists in three industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018. For salary information of air traffic controllers and airfield operations specialists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Testing Laboratories | |