Air Traffic Controller Salary in North Carolina
Based on 610+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$45,820
$22.029/hr
vs National Average
$56,947
-19.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$31K – $71K
610 employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,980 |
| 25th percentile | $35,870 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $45,820 |
| 75th percentile | $59,810 |
| 90th percentile | $70,590 |
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 |
| 2025 | $45,820 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $39,840 | $53,742 |
| 2023 | $38,100 | $55,720 |
| 2024 | $36,050 | $55,556 |
| 2025 | $45,820 | $56,947 |