Air Traffic Controllers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Air Traffic Controllers *
U S |
$46.78 | $67.19 | $84.77 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$57.68 | $78.96 | $88.03 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$72.94 | $80.47 | $88.59 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 590 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Air Traffic Controllers most often work?
Current Demand
This career is currently in very low demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing low growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 619 new Air Traffic Controllers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 24,500 | 25,500 | 900 | 3.8% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 630 | 644 | 14 | 2.2% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 571 | 587 | 16 | 2.8% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.