Air Traffic Controller Salary in New Jersey
State-level salary data from BLS OES and H-1B filings
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$42,480
$20.423/hr
vs National Average
$56,947
-25.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$42K – $94K
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,480 |
| 25th percentile | $42,480 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $42,480 |
| 75th percentile | $62,340 |
| 90th percentile | $94,040 |
Historical Salary Trend — Air Traffic Controller in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,450 |
| 2024 | $41,450 |
| 2025 | $42,480 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,450 | $53,742 |
| 2024 | $41,450 | $55,556 |
| 2025 | $42,480 | $56,947 |