Air Traffic Controllers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • California
Air Traffic Controllers in California earn a median salary of $160,695 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +11.1% vs the national median of $144,580. An estimated 1,470 air traffic controllers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $92,120 to $192,500 depending on location.
$160,695
Avg median salary in California
$192,500
Highest paying metro
$92,120
Lowest paying metro
1,470
Employed in California
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inAir Traffic Controllers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | $192,500 | $149,800 | $211,560 | 240 |
| San Francisco, CA | $188,930 | $141,650 | $214,140 | 420 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $169,230 | $104,210 | $203,840 | 670 |
| Riverside, CA | $92,120 | $74,770 | $121,330 | 140 |