Air Traffic Controller Salary in South Carolina
Based on 160+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$33,490
$16.101/hr
vs National Average
$55,556
-39.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$18K – $66K
160 employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $17,890 |
| 25th percentile | $22,930 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $33,490 |
| 75th percentile | $53,090 |
| 90th percentile | $65,670 |
Historical Salary Trend — Air Traffic Controller in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,240 |
| 2024 | $33,490 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,240 | $53,742 |
| 2024 | $33,490 | $55,556 |