Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $157,160 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $75.56
10th percentile $60,400
90th percentile $206,380
Employed locally 280
National median $144,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,400
    25th
    $115,480
    50th (median)
    $157,160
    75th
    $184,100
    90th
    $206,380

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Air Traffic Controllers salary vs area income 164% Median Air Traffic Controllers salary is 64% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,930
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $158,620
    North Dakota $121,470
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $116,920
    Fairbanks-College, AK $101,190
    South Dakota $98,530

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,590
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $63,910
    Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $226,490
    Commercial Pilots $111,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Air Traffic Controllers in Anchorage, AK is $75.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Air Traffic Controllers salary in Anchorage, AK is 8.7% above 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Air Traffic Controllers (10th percentile) earn around $60,400 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $115,480.