Air Traffic Controller Salary in Washington
Based on 150+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$84,050
$40.409/hr
vs National Average
$56,947
+47.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$51K – $119K
150 employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,520 |
| 25th percentile | $79,510 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $84,050 |
| 75th percentile | $106,380 |
| 90th percentile | $119,490 |
Historical Salary Trend — Air Traffic Controller in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,050 |
| 2023 | $77,500 |
| 2024 | $82,540 |
| 2025 | $84,050 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,050 | $53,742 |
| 2023 | $77,500 | $55,720 |
| 2024 | $82,540 | $55,556 |
| 2025 | $84,050 | $56,947 |