Air Traffic Controller Salary in New Jersey
Based on 480+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$41,450
$19.928/hr
vs National Average
$55,556
-25.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$41K – $90K
480 employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,420 |
| 25th percentile | $41,450 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $41,450 |
| 75th percentile | $53,190 |
| 90th percentile | $90,190 |
Historical Salary Trend — Air Traffic Controller in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,450 |
| 2024 | $41,450 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,450 | $53,742 |
| 2024 | $41,450 | $55,556 |