Air Traffic Controllers salary in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
SOC 53-2021 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$178,310
per year in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Middle half
$119,240–$196,810
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
180
in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Concentration
0.67×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$178,310
published median
United States
$148,080
20.4% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
8th
37 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Michigan ($118,930). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $178,310 median has purchasing power comparable to about $177,780 nationally. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI's BEA regional price parity is 100.3 (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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI.
$100,210$214,340
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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