Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $131,730 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $63.33
10th percentile $76,230
90th percentile $164,260
Employed locally 80
National median $144,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,230
    25th
    $104,640
    50th (median)
    $131,730
    75th
    $162,170
    90th
    $164,260

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Air Traffic Controllers salary vs area income 178% Median Air Traffic Controllers salary is 78% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $181,200
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $178,920
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $164,240
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $145,140

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,850
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,340
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,040
    Light Truck Drivers $40,040
    Bus Drivers, School $45,130
    Driver/Sales Workers $27,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Air Traffic Controllers in Pittsburgh, PA is $63.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Air Traffic Controllers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 8.9% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Air Traffic Controllers (10th percentile) earn around $76,230 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,640.