Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $117,770 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $56.62
10th percentile $95,010
90th percentile $153,690
Employed locally 80
National median $144,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,010
    25th
    $103,400
    50th (median)
    $117,770
    75th
    $132,060
    90th
    $153,690

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Air Traffic Controllers salary vs area income 135% Median Air Traffic Controllers salary is 35% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $172,490
    Colorado $172,310
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,350
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $156,870
    New Mexico $145,290

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,740
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,180
    Driver/Sales Workers $33,310
    Light Truck Drivers $43,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Air Traffic Controllers make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Air Traffic Controllers in Colorado Springs, CO is $56.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.89 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Air Traffic Controllers salaries?

    The median Air Traffic Controllers salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 18.5% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Air Traffic Controllers (10th percentile) earn around $95,010 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,400.