Air Traffic Controllers salary in Colorado
SOC 53-2021 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$177,380
per year in Colorado
Middle half
$108,990–$204,150
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
740
in Colorado
Concentration
1.77×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Colorado
$177,380
published median
United States
$148,080
19.8% above the national median
Rank among states and DC
4th
43 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $177,380 median has purchasing power comparable to about $172,127 nationally. Colorado's BEA regional price parity is 103.1 (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 Colorado.
$76,310$213,950
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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