Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $182,310 +26.1% vs national
Median hourly $87.65
10th percentile $98,970
90th percentile $213,370
Employed locally 820
National median $144,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,970
    25th
    $160,580
    50th (median)
    $182,310
    75th
    $205,520
    90th
    $213,370

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Air Traffic Controllers salary vs area income 211% Median Air Traffic Controllers salary is 111% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $181,200

    Nearby metros — Air Traffic Controllers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $155,900
    Savannah, GA $116,830
    Michigan $113,650

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,700
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,470
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,860
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,220
    Light Truck Drivers$44,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Air Traffic Controllers in Atlanta, GA is $87.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Air Traffic Controllers salary in Atlanta, GA is 26.1% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Air Traffic Controllers (10th percentile) earn around $98,970 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $160,580.