Air Traffic Controllers
Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport, and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers, according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 240 | $99,510 | $47.84 | |
| Alaska | 450 | $114,760 | $55.17 | |
| Arizona | 370 | $118,890 | $57.16 | |
| Arkansas | 110 | $88,160 | $42.39 | |
| California | 2,060 | $141,200 | $67.89 | |
| Connecticut | 80 | $98,150 | $47.19 | |
| District of Columbia | 390 | $103,940 | $49.97 | |
| Florida | 2,080 | $118,820 | $57.12 | |
| Georgia | 900 | $144,840 | $69.64 | |
| Hawaii | 210 | $131,710 | $63.32 | |
| Idaho | 60 | $103,460 | $49.74 | |
| Illinois | 870 | $145,470 | $69.94 | |
| Indiana | 620 | $124,340 | $59.78 | |
| Iowa | 90 | $85,770 | $41.23 | |
| Kansas | 400 | $132,380 | $63.65 | |
| Kentucky | 190 | $112,570 | $54.12 | |
| Louisiana | 240 | $92,010 | $44.24 | |
| Maryland | 110 | $112,080 | $53.89 | |
| Massachusetts | 130 | $108,080 | $51.96 | |
| Minnesota | 590 | $140,060 | $67.34 | |
| Mississippi | 120 | $90,090 | $43.31 | |
| Missouri | 220 | $104,300 | $50.14 | |
| Montana | 60 | $80,990 | $38.94 | |
| Nebraska | 70 | $98,500 | $47.36 | |
| Nevada | 270 | $110,810 | $53.27 | |
| New Hampshire | 430 | $150,490 | $72.35 | |
| New Mexico | 350 | $119,210 | $57.31 | |
| North Dakota | 90 | $94,990 | $45.67 | |
| Ohio | 710 | $128,140 | $61.61 | |
| Oklahoma | 250 | $112,960 | $54.31 | |
| Oregon | 190 | $96,900 | $46.59 | |
| Pennsylvania | 380 | $115,160 | $55.37 | |
| South Carolina | 190 | $95,010 | $45.68 | |
| Tennessee | 580 | $123,820 | $59.53 | |
| Texas | 1,870 | $140,390 | $67.49 | |
| Utah | 380 | $125,450 | $60.31 | |
| Vermont | 40 | $82,210 | $39.53 | |
| Virginia | 1,090 | $152,450 | $73.29 | |
| Washington | 590 | $136,030 | $65.40 | |
| West Virginia | 100 | $76,700 | $36.88 | |
| Wisconsin | 130 | $98,410 | $47.31 | |
| Wyoming | 40 | $79,640 | $38.29 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to air-traffic management and control, usually with additional training at the FAA Flight Control Center in a cooperative education program. Includes instruction in flight control, the use of radar and electronic scanning devices, plotting of flights, radio communication, interpretation of weather conditions affecting flights, flight instrumentation used by pilots, and maintenance of flight-control center or control-tower log books.
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$127,920 per yearNational average salarySlowJob growth rate
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Associate's degreeTypical education requirement
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Long-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as air traffic controllers.
- Less than high school 0%
- High school graduate 13%
- College dropout 31%
- Associate’s degree 14%
- Bachelor’s degree 35%
- Master’s degree 7%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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