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Air Traffic Controllers in Washington

Is Washington a good place for you to work as an Air Traffic Controller?

3.2% Jobs Projection
60 Job Openings
  • Projected employment for Air Traffic Controllers in Washington is growing slower than average.

How Many Air Traffic Controllers Work in Washington?

There were 600 Air Traffic Controllers employed in this state in 2017.

Job Projections for Washington

Jobs for Air Traffic Controllers in this state are growing at a rate of 3.2% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 3.6%.

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Washington Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 60 annual job openings, and a total of 650 jobs for Washington Air Traffic Controllers in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 2,400 annual jobs and 25,800 total jobs in 2026.

What do Air Traffic Controllers Make in Washington?

Workers in this field were paid a median of $61.16 an hour in 2017.

Top Washington Metros for Air Traffic Controllers

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Air Traffic Controllers.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA 110 $108,870

Top States for Air Traffic Controllers Employment

The table below shows the states where most Air Traffic Controllers work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
California 2,240 $141,970
Texas 1,880 $142,980
New York 1,230 $135,230
Virginia 1,090 $150,880
Georgia 990 $145,770
Illinois 940 $150,960
Colorado 710 $136,610
Ohio 690 $139,970
Indiana 620 $131,250
Minnesota 600 $141,360
North Carolina 520 $100,710
New Hampshire 440 $146,080
Kansas 420 $133,040
Pennsylvania 400 $109,900
Arizona 380 $103,350
Utah 370 $125,600
Michigan 360 $99,360
Oklahoma 360 $109,230
New Mexico 340 $122,090
Louisiana 290 $82,630

Below are the states where Air Traffic Controllers get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
Illinois $150,960
Virginia $150,880
New Hampshire $146,080
Georgia $145,770
Texas $142,980
California $141,970
Minnesota $141,360
Ohio $139,970
Colorado $136,610
New York $135,230

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