Transportation & Logistics Bear, DE Pop. 21,000

Air Traffic Controller Salary in Bear, Delaware

The median air traffic controller salary in Bear, DE is $136,006 per year, which is 1% below the national median and 2% below the Delaware state average.

City Median
$136,006
vs State Avg
$-2,748
vs National
$-1,374
Cost of Living
99%

Air Traffic Controller Salary in Bear by Experience

In Bear, an entry-level air traffic controller earns around $84,150, while experienced professionals earn up to $188,100 per year. The local cost of living index is 99% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$84,150
$-850 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$138,600
$-1,400 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$188,100
$-1,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Bear, DE

Percentile Bear
10th Percentile $81,180
25th Percentile $106,920
Median (50th) $136,006
75th Percentile $173,250
90th Percentile $196,020

Air Traffic Controller Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$144,249
Pop. 70,898
Newark, DE
$140,128
Pop. 33,398
Middletown, DE
$134,632
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$131,885
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Air Traffic Controller in Bear

Education

Most air traffic controller positions require a bachelor's degree. Bear and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Radar SystemsCommunicationDecision MakingStress ManagementFAA RegulationsSituational Awareness

Job Outlook

Nationally, air traffic controller employment is projected to grow 3% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Bear may vary based on local industry and population growth.