Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $158,620 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $76.26
10th percentile $95,910
90th percentile $185,330
Employed locally 320
National median $144,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,910
    25th
    $139,690
    50th (median)
    $158,620
    75th
    $176,360
    90th
    $185,330

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Air Traffic Controllers salary vs area income 167% Median Air Traffic Controllers salary is 67% 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
    Utah $156,120
    Connecticut $121,910
    Portland-South Portland, ME $121,660
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $109,140
    South Carolina $107,330
    South Dakota $98,530

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,390
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,950
    Light Truck Drivers$43,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Air Traffic Controllers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Air Traffic Controllers in Salt Lake City, UT is $76.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.15 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Air Traffic Controllers salaries?

    The median Air Traffic Controllers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 9.7% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Air Traffic Controllers (10th percentile) earn around $95,910 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $139,690.