The salary statistics and trend of air traffic controllers and airfield operations specialists in the industry of scientific research and development services 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 | $57,710 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $83,100 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $108,010 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $136,400 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $155,990 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for air traffic controllers and airfield operations specialists in the industry of scientific research and development services. 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 $155,990. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $108,010. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent air traffic controllers and airfield operations specialists is $57,710.
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. We note that with an annual salary of $108,010, the scientific research and development services industry is the highest paying industry for air traffic controllers and airfield operations specialists among the sector of professional, scientific, and technical services. 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 | |