Air Traffic Controller Salary in Washington
Based on 160+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$82,540
$39.683/hr
vs National Average
$55,556
+48.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$50K – $117K
160 employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,620 |
| 25th percentile | $68,220 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $82,540 |
| 75th percentile | $103,790 |
| 90th percentile | $117,290 |
Historical Salary Trend — Air Traffic Controller in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,050 |
| 2023 | $77,500 |
| 2024 | $82,540 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,050 | $53,742 |
| 2023 | $77,500 | $55,720 |
| 2024 | $82,540 | $55,556 |