Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $171,910 +18.9% vs national
Median hourly $82.65
10th percentile $104,780
90th percentile $204,210
Employed locally 470
National median $144,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,780
    25th
    $156,290
    50th (median)
    $171,910
    75th
    $189,090
    90th
    $204,210

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Air Traffic Controllers salary vs area income 223% Median Air Traffic Controllers salary is 123% 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
    Virginia $185,890
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $184,930
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $182,890
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $182,310
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $181,200
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $178,920

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,680
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,740
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,750
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,840
    Light Truck Drivers $45,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Air Traffic Controllers in Indianapolis, IN is $82.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Air Traffic Controllers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 18.9% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Air Traffic Controllers (10th percentile) earn around $104,780 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $156,290.