Air Traffic Controller Salary in New York
Based on 1K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$40,980
$19.702/hr
vs National Average
$55,556
-26.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$41K – $66K
1K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,980 |
| 25th percentile | $40,980 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $40,980 |
| 75th percentile | $59,320 |
| 90th percentile | $66,060 |
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 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $67,230 | $53,742 |
| 2023 | $39,290 | $55,720 |
| 2024 | $40,980 | $55,556 |