Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $92,890 -35.8% vs national
Median hourly $44.66
10th percentile $46,800
90th percentile $126,300
Employed locally 140
National median $144,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,800
    25th
    $82,830
    50th (median)
    $92,890
    75th
    $102,560
    90th
    $126,300

    Top-paying metros for Air Traffic Controllers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $192,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,930
    Virginia $185,890
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $184,930
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $182,890
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $182,310

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $50,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $79,750
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $81,200
    Commercial Pilots $97,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Air Traffic Controllers make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Air Traffic Controllers in Alaska is $44.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.94 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Air Traffic Controllers salaries?

    The median Air Traffic Controllers salary in Alaska is 35.8% below the national median of $144,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Air Traffic Controllers in Alaska?

    Entry-level Air Traffic Controllers (10th percentile) earn around $46,800 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,830.