Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $109,140 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly $52.47
10th percentile $90,500
90th percentile $139,810
Employed locally 30
National median $144,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,500
    25th
    $101,840
    50th (median)
    $109,140
    75th
    $114,480
    90th
    $139,810

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Air Traffic Controllers salary vs area income 120% Median Air Traffic Controllers salary is 20% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,220
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,090
    Light Truck Drivers$46,760
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Air Traffic Controllers in Burlington, VT is $52.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Air Traffic Controllers salary in Burlington, VT is 24.5% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Air Traffic Controllers (10th percentile) earn around $90,500 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,840.