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Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Washington
Air Traffic Controllers in Washington earn a median $162,570 a year, 10% above the U.S. median.
- Median in WA
- $162,570 a year
- U.S. median
- $148,080 a year
- Employment
- 620
- Location quotient
- 1.20
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Washington
- Median (50%)
- $162,570 · $78.16 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $154,320 · $74.19 an hour (estimate error ±0.5%)
- 10th percentile
- $91,600 · $44.04 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $112,150 · $53.92 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $191,030 · $91.84 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $209,270 · $100.61 an hour
- Employment
- 620 (estimate error ±1.7%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.17
- Location quotient
- 1.20 (1.00 = national share)
Air Traffic Controllers pay by metro area in Washington
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $175,280 | 510 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do air traffic controllers make in Washington?
- The median wage for air traffic controllers in Washington is $162,570 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 620 jobs in the state.
- Where in Washington do air traffic controllers earn the most?
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $175,280 a year.