Air Traffic Controller Salary in South Carolina
Based on 90+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$33,590
$16.149/hr
vs National Average
$56,947
-41.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$19K – $71K
90 employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $18,730 |
| 25th percentile | $21,510 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $33,590 |
| 75th percentile | $50,830 |
| 90th percentile | $71,220 |
Historical Salary Trend — Air Traffic Controller in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,240 |
| 2024 | $33,490 |
| 2025 | $33,590 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,240 | $53,742 |
| 2024 | $33,490 | $55,556 |
| 2025 | $33,590 | $56,947 |