Air Traffic Controller Salary in South Dakota
Based on 160+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$44,860
$21.567/hr
vs National Average
$55,556
-19.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$36K – $57K
160 employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,430 |
| 25th percentile | $37,840 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $44,860 |
| 75th percentile | $53,260 |
| 90th percentile | $57,360 |
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 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $36,800 | $53,742 |
| 2023 | $39,190 | $55,720 |
| 2024 | $44,860 | $55,556 |