Salary by Degree/Major Subject for Air Traffic Controller Jobs

Updated: 5 Feb 2012

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Salary by Degree

Degree/Major Subject	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$60K	$120K	$180K
Bachelor's Degree	$34,779 - $142,406
Associate's Degree	$35,802 - $151,000
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc)	$40,000 - $140,500
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Air Traffic Management	$72,289 - $114,783
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Aeronautical Science & Engineering	n/a	Not enough data
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Psychology	n/a	Not enough data
Associate of Science (AS), Air Traffic Control	n/a	Not enough data
GED or High School Diploma	n/a	Not enough data
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Chemistry	n/a	Not enough data
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Leadership	n/a	Not enough data
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English	n/a	Not enough data
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Mathematics	n/a	Not enough data
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Criminal Justice	n/a	Not enough data
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng / BE)	n/a	Not enough data
Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Aviation Management	n/a	Not enough data
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts	n/a	Not enough data
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 5 Feb 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 101

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Job Listings for Air Traffic Controller Jobs

Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
Jan 25	Air Traffic Controller	Scientific Research Corporation	California
	CTO, Radar, Non radar experience, Enroute, Micro EARTS, and knowledgeable in ICAO rules. Individual must be a graduate of a FAA or DOD ATC course, must possess... Indeed
Dec 28	Lead Air Traffic Controller	KBR	Houston, Texas
	Lear Air Traffic Controller (Iraq): The Air Traffic... Works with Air Traffic Control Manager to ensure continued successful operation of Air Traffic Control... Indeed
Dec 09	Air Traffic Controller / Canada	Defense Support Services	California
	Midwest Air Traffic Control Canada, Ltd., in... VFR controllers for employment at Southport (near Portage La Prairie) Manitoba. We provide VFR Air Traffic... Indeed
Dec 06	Air Traffic Controller	Scientific Research Corporation	Charleston, South Carolina
	Individual must be a graduate of a FAA or DOD ATC course, must possess a form 7220-1 with a terminal radar approach control (TRACON) AND a certified control... Indeed

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Air Traffic Controller Job Description

People with the job title Air Traffic Controller typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Air Traffic Controllers

Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.