How much does an air traffic controller make in Atlanta?
$186,600a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $89.73 an hour or $15,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $89.73
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 37
- Jobs in the area
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $111,200Median: $186,600Highest 10%: $217,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $111,200 | $53.44 | |
| 25th | $166,400 | $79.99 | |
| Median | $186,600 | $89.73 | |
| 75th | $209,400 | $100.66 | |
| 90th | $217,600 | $104.61 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $618,100 |
| Commercial Pilot | $146,900 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,600 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $81,380 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $78,920 |
| Flight Attendant | $78,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $65,290 |
| Pump Operator | $64,050 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $62,910 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $59,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $89.73 ($186,600 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $186,600 against $148,100 nationally, 26% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $178,400, so Atlanta pays 5% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for air traffic controller pay?
5 of 37 metro areas with data.
How much does an air traffic controller make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $111,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $217,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.