Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $121,660 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $58.49
10th percentile $38,570
90th percentile $143,670
Employed locally 40
National median $144,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,570
    25th
    $50,960
    50th (median)
    $121,660
    75th
    $135,910
    90th
    $143,670

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Air Traffic Controllers salary vs area income 137% Median Air Traffic Controllers salary is 37% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $192,500
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $171,910
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $156,020
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $147,040
    New Mexico $145,290
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $101,690

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,730
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,660
    Light Truck Drivers $44,640
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Air Traffic Controllers in Portland, ME is $58.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Air Traffic Controllers salary in Portland, ME is 15.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Air Traffic Controllers (10th percentile) earn around $38,570 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,960.