Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $156,020 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $75.01
10th percentile $92,800
90th percentile $200,840
Employed locally 220
National median $144,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,800
    25th
    $124,320
    50th (median)
    $156,020
    75th
    $180,000
    90th
    $200,840

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Air Traffic Controllers salary vs area income 184% Median Air Traffic Controllers salary is 84% 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,630
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,820
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,220
    Light Truck Drivers $49,780
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Air Traffic Controllers in Phoenix, AZ is $75.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Air Traffic Controllers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 7.9% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Air Traffic Controllers (10th percentile) earn around $92,800 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,320.