Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Alaska

Air traffic controllers in Alaska earn the most in Anchorage (average $152,540 a year) and the least in Fairbanks ($109,690), across the 2 Alaska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the air traffic controllers average at $130,420 and the median at $123,950 for 490 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $146,490.

Air Traffic Controllers average salary by city in Alaska

Anchorage$152,540
Fairbanks$109,690

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Anchorage	$152,540	$160,970	$119,270	$115,527	105
Fairbanks	$109,690	$103,230	$92,530	$85,997	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Air Traffic Controllers salary in other states

Air Traffic Controllers salary by city and state

More about pay in Alaska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-2021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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