Air Traffic Controller Salary in Virginia
Based on 350+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$39,860
$19.163/hr
vs National Average
$55,556
-28.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$31K – $91K
350 employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,270 |
| 25th percentile | $37,050 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $39,860 |
| 75th percentile | $61,680 |
| 90th percentile | $91,120 |
Historical Salary Trend — Air Traffic Controller in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $29,480 |
| 2023 | $38,550 |
| 2024 | $39,860 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $29,480 | $53,742 |
| 2023 | $38,550 | $55,720 |
| 2024 | $39,860 | $55,556 |