Air Traffic Controller Salary in Virginia
Based on 280+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$72,250
$34.736/hr
vs National Average
$56,947
+26.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $113K
280 employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,720 |
| 25th percentile | $40,160 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $72,250 |
| 75th percentile | $104,500 |
| 90th percentile | $113,230 |
Historical Salary Trend — Air Traffic Controller in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $29,480 |
| 2023 | $38,550 |
| 2024 | $39,860 |
| 2025 | $72,250 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $29,480 | $53,742 |
| 2023 | $38,550 | $55,720 |
| 2024 | $39,860 | $55,556 |
| 2025 | $72,250 | $56,947 |