Air Traffic Controller Salary in New York
Based on 2K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$42,000
$20.192/hr
vs National Average
$56,947
-26.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$32K – $68K
2K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,410 |
| 25th percentile | $37,760 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $42,000 |
| 75th percentile | $47,930 |
| 90th percentile | $67,710 |
Historical Salary Trend — Air Traffic Controller in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $67,230 |
| 2023 | $39,290 |
| 2024 | $40,980 |
| 2025 | $42,000 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $67,230 | $53,742 |
| 2023 | $39,290 | $55,720 |
| 2024 | $40,980 | $55,556 |
| 2025 | $42,000 | $56,947 |