Air Traffic Controllers Salary in District of Columbia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 1 metro areas • District of Columbia

Air Traffic Controllers in District of Columbia earn a median salary of $176,110 per year on average across 1 metro and nonmetro areas, +21.8% vs the national median of $144,580. An estimated 1,690 air traffic controllers are employed across District of Columbia, with salaries ranging from $176,110 to $176,110 depending on location.

$176,110 Avg median salary in District of Columbia
$176,110 Highest paying metro
$176,110 Lowest paying metro
1,690 Employed in District of Columbia

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      Metro areaMedian salary25th pct75th pctEmployed
      Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV$176,110$35,940$206,1701,690

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