How much does an air traffic controller make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $95.48 an hour or $16,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $95.48
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 37
- Jobs in the area
- 220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $94,310 | $45.34 | |
| 25th | $133,400 | $64.11 | |
| Median | $198,600 | $95.48 | |
| 75th | $219,200 | $105.37 | |
| 90th | $225,700 | $108.50 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $180,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $158,700 |
| Captain | $103,800 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $81,950 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $80,820 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $72,010 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,820 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $61,630 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $59,730 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $95.48 ($198,600 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $198,600 against $148,100 nationally, 34% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $132,400, so Philadelphia pays 50% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for air traffic controller pay?
1 of 37 metro areas with data.
How much does an air traffic controller make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $94,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $225,700 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.