Air Traffic Controller Salary in North Carolina
Based on 800+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$36,050
$17.332/hr
vs National Average
$55,556
-35.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$18K – $65K
800 employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $18,320 |
| 25th percentile | $22,940 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $36,050 |
| 75th percentile | $53,950 |
| 90th percentile | $65,110 |
Historical Salary Trend — Air Traffic Controller in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $39,840 |
| 2023 | $38,100 |
| 2024 | $36,050 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $39,840 | $53,742 |
| 2023 | $38,100 | $55,720 |
| 2024 | $36,050 | $55,556 |