Air Traffic Controllers salary in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
SOC 53-2021 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$186,640
per year in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Middle half
$166,380–$209,370
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
810
in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Concentration
1.95×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
$186,640
published median
United States
$148,080
26.0% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
5th
37 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Georgia ($178,420). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $186,640 median has purchasing power comparable to about $186,532 nationally. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA's BEA regional price parity is 100.1 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA.
$111,160$217,590
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Associate's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
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