Air Traffic Controller Salary in South Dakota
Based on 190+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$37,860
$18.202/hr
vs National Average
$56,947
-33.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$30K – $50K
190 employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,460 |
| 25th percentile | $31,200 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $37,860 |
| 75th percentile | $46,910 |
| 90th percentile | $49,560 |
Historical Salary Trend — Air Traffic Controller in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $36,800 |
| 2023 | $39,190 |
| 2024 | $44,860 |
| 2025 | $37,860 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $36,800 | $53,742 |
| 2023 | $39,190 | $55,720 |
| 2024 | $44,860 | $55,556 |
| 2025 | $37,860 | $56,947 |