Air Traffic Controllers salary in New York
SOC 53-2021 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$144,960
per year in New York
Middle half
$106,200–$216,570
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
1,150
in New York
Concentration
0.82×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
New York
$144,960
published median
United States
$148,080
2.1% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
16th
43 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $144,960 median has purchasing power comparable to about $134,320 nationally. New York's BEA regional price parity is 107.9 (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 New York.
$74,320$225,680
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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