How much does an air traffic controller make in Sacramento?
$196,300a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $94.37 an hour or $16,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $94.37
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 37
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,810Median: $196,300Highest 10%: $225,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,810 | $38.85 | |
| 25th | $141,100 | $67.83 | |
| Median | $196,300 | $94.37 | |
| 75th | $208,500 | $100.25 | |
| 90th | $225,700 | $108.50 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers.
| San Francisco, CA | $193,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $173,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $94,140 |
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Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $94.37 ($196,300 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $196,300 against $148,100 nationally, 33% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $160,100, so Sacramento pays 23% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for air traffic controller pay?
2 of 37 metro areas with data.
How much does an air traffic controller make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,810 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.