Air Traffic Controller Salary in Providence, RI

How much does an Air Traffic Controller make in Providence, RI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Air Traffic Controller in Providence, RI is $68,728. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,974 to $77,808, with most professionals earning between $53,914 and $86,074.

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What is an Air Traffic Controller?

Air traffic controllers often abbreviated ATC are personnel responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic in the global air traffic control system. Usually stationed in air traffic control centers and control towers on the ground, they monitor the position, speed, and altitude of aircraft in their assigned airspace visually and by radar, and give directions to the pilots by radio. The position of Air Traffic Controller is one that requires highly specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. Controllers apply separation rules to keep aircraft at a safe distance from ...

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Common responsibilities of an Air Traffic Controller

Controllers need to be able to prioritize tasks, as they may be required to guide several pilots at the same time and provide assistance during emergencies.

February 03, 2023

Develop skills required to operate all equipment to provide service to pilots.

March 19, 2023

Contact with other agencies is required to exchange general information, to brief particular operational needs, and to review procedures after the completion of Range operations.

April 12, 2023

Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.

April 19, 2023

Assist in the installation/relocation of tactical air traffic control facilities.

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Average Salary Range for Air Traffic Controller in Providence, RI

Average Base Salary

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60974

77808

68728

Average Total Cash Compensation

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63111

81738

71947

What is the average salary for Air Traffic Controller in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Air Traffic Controller in Providence, RI. The base salary for Air Traffic Controller ranges from $60,974 to $77,808 with the average base salary of $68,728. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,111 to $81,738 with the average total cash compensation of $71,947.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$68,728	$60,974 - $77,808
Bonus	$3,219	$2,137 - $3,930
Total Pay	$71,947	$63,111 - $81,738

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Air Traffic Controller Salary Near Providence, RI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Providence, RI
CITY, STATE East Providence, RI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,974 - $77,808	COMPARE TO Providence, RI 0%
CITY, STATE Cranston, RI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,974 - $77,808	COMPARE TO Providence, RI 0%
CITY, STATE Pawtucket, RI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,974 - $77,808	COMPARE TO Providence, RI 0%
CITY, STATE Cumberland, RI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,974 - $77,808	COMPARE TO Providence, RI 0%
CITY, STATE Warwick, RI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,974 - $77,808	COMPARE TO Providence, RI 0%
CITY, STATE Attleboro, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,974 - $77,808	COMPARE TO Providence, RI 0%

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About Providence, Rhode Island

The Providence city limits enclose a small geographical region with a total area of 20.5 square miles (53 km2); 18.5 square miles (48 km2) of it is land and the remaining 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2) is water (roughly 10%). Providence is located at the head of Narragansett Bay, with the Providence River running into the bay through the center of the city, formed by the confluence of the Moshassuck and Woonasquatucket Rivers. The Waterplace Park amphitheater and riverwalks line the river's banks through downtown. Providence is one of many cities claimed to be founded on seven hills like Rome. The...

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