Air Traffic Controller Salary in Colorado
Based on 90+ workers in Colorado
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CO)
$72,720
$34.962/hr
vs National Average
$55,556
+30.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$51K – $94K
90 employed in Colorado
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,360 |
| 25th percentile | $60,480 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $72,720 |
| 75th percentile | $80,000 |
| 90th percentile | $93,960 |
Historical Salary Trend — Air Traffic Controller in Colorado vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,120 |
| 2023 | $67,910 |
| 2024 | $72,720 |
| Year | Colorado Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,120 | $53,742 |
| 2023 | $67,910 | $55,720 |
| 2024 | $72,720 | $55,556 |