Air Traffic Controllers Salary in California
Ranked #6 of 43 · CA
7.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $156,910 ≈ $75/hr
Median annual salary $160,080
Employment 2,290
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $80,960P25 $115,810 Median $160,080P75 $207,670P90 $225,680
About 80% of air traffic controllerss in California earn between $80,960 and $225,680. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean air traffic controllers salary in California is $156,910, about 7.1% above the U.S. average ($146,490). That works out to roughly $75/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $196,290 | $173,710 | 240 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $193,360 | $179,320 | 430 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $173,020 | $156,650 | 690 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $94,140 | $96,750 | 140 |