Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Air Traffic Controllers in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $156,465 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.2% vs the national median of $144,580. An estimated 270 air traffic controllers are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $131,730 to $181,200 depending on location.
$156,465
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$181,200
Highest paying metro
$131,730
Lowest paying metro
270
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Air Traffic Controllers salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $181,200 | $119,180 | $203,490 | 190 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $131,730 | $104,640 | $162,170 | 80 |