Air Traffic Controllers in Virginia

Local pay for air traffic controllers in Virginia, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 53-2021

$191,820

median pay, Virginia

1,120

employed in Virginia

+29.5%

vs U.S. median

+1.2%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What air traffic controllers earn in Virginia

Virginia · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of air traffic controllers in Virginia earn between $140,480 and $214,360 a year; the U.S. median is $148,080.

$94,330

P10

$140,480

P25

$191,820

MEDIAN

$214,360

P75

$225,680

P90

Pay by metro in Virginia

$119,230

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