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Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Georgia
Air Traffic Controllers in Georgia earn a median $178,420 a year, 20% above the U.S. median.
- Median in GA
- $178,420 a year
- U.S. median
- $148,080 a year
- Employment
- 970
- Location quotient
- 1.37
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Georgia
- Median (50%)
- $178,420 · $85.78 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $164,700 · $79.18 an hour (estimate error ±0.2%)
- 10th percentile
- $90,940 · $43.72 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $126,570 · $60.85 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $198,120 · $95.25 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $217,590 · $104.61 an hour
- Employment
- 970 (estimate error ±0.2%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.20
- Location quotient
- 1.37 (1.00 = national share)
Air Traffic Controllers pay by metro area in Georgia
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $186,640 | 810 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do air traffic controllers make in Georgia?
- The median wage for air traffic controllers in Georgia is $178,420 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 970 jobs in the state.
- Where in Georgia do air traffic controllers earn the most?
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $186,640 a year.