Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $104,040 -28% vs national
Median hourly $50.02
10th percentile $61,460
90th percentile $127,050
Employed locally 40
National median $144,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,460
    25th
    $82,390
    50th (median)
    $104,040
    75th
    $119,750
    90th
    $127,050

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Air Traffic Controllers salary vs area income 121% Median Air Traffic Controllers salary is 21% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Air Traffic Controllers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $180,090

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,340
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,990
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,940
    Light Truck Drivers $42,590
    Bus Drivers, School $49,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Air Traffic Controllers in Albany, NY is $50.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Air Traffic Controllers salary in Albany, NY is 28% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Air Traffic Controllers (10th percentile) earn around $61,460 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,390.