Air Traffic Controllers Salary in District of Columbia
Ranked #40 of 43 · DC
34.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $96,410 ≈ $46/hr
Median annual salary $47,760
Employment 820
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,760P25 $47,760 Median $47,760P75 $174,860P90 $196,310
About 80% of air traffic controllerss in District of Columbia earn between $47,760 and $196,310. 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 District of Columbia is $96,410, about 34.2% below the U.S. average ($146,490). That works out to roughly $46/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in District of Columbia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $174,870 | $144,670 | 1,800 |