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Air Traffic Controller Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$109,140/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$52.47/hr
▼ 26% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
30
public U.S. Median
$148,080
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$111,415 #37 of 43

Air Traffic Controller pay in Vermont, explained

Air traffic controllers in Vermont earn a median of $109,140 per year ($52.47 per hour), which is 26% below the national median of $148,080. Entry-level workers earn around $90,500, while the most experienced air traffic controllers reach about $139,810. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $109,140 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $109,140 is worth about $111,415 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #37 for real pay (vs #35 on the sticker number).

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Air Traffic Controller pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$90,500
$43.51/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$109,140
$52.47/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$139,810
$67.22/hr

Air Traffic Controller pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $109,140 $111,415
New York $144,960 $134,320 −$35,820
Massachusetts $125,060 $118,252 −$15,920

Air Traffic Controller in Vermont: FAQ

How much do air traffic controllers make in Vermont?

Air traffic controllers in Vermont earn a median of $109,140 per year ($52.47 per hour), compared with $148,080 nationally.

Does Vermont pay air traffic controllers well?

At $109,140, Vermont pays 26% below the national median for air traffic controllers. An estimated 30 work in the state.

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