Air Traffic Controller Salary in California
Based on 1K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$61,100
$29.375/hr
vs National Average
$55,556
+10.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$46K – $98K
1K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,080 |
| 25th percentile | $52,190 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $61,100 |
| 75th percentile | $78,920 |
| 90th percentile | $98,450 |
Historical Salary Trend — Air Traffic Controller in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,260 |
| 2023 | $63,430 |
| 2024 | $61,100 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,260 | $53,742 |
| 2023 | $63,430 | $55,720 |
| 2024 | $61,100 | $55,556 |