Air Controller Salary in Salem, Oregon

How much does an Air Controller make in Salem, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Air Controller in Salem, OR is $98,108. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $53,840 to a high of $127,327, with most professionals earning between $74,936 and $113,403.

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Common responsibilities of an Air Controller

Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.

October 18, 2022

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.

December 07, 2022

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.

December 12, 2022

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

February 18, 2023

Monitor the safe and timely delivery of all scheduled aircraft until arrival at final destination.

April 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Air Controller in Salem, OR

Average Base Salary

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74936

113403

98108

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

98339

149989

117847

What is the average salary for Air 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 Controller in Salem, OR. The base salary for Air Controller ranges from $74,936 to $113,403 with the average base salary of $98,108. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,339 to $149,989 with the average total cash compensation of $117,847.

View Average Salary for Air Controller as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$98,108	$74,936 - $113,403
Bonus	$19,739	$23,403 - $36,587
Total Pay	$117,847	$98,339 - $149,989

* 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 Controller Salary Near Salem, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,893 - $111,824	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,768 - $117,687	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,863 - $111,779	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,066 - $118,138	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,066 - $118,138	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,969 - $117,991	COMPARE TO Salem, OR

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About Salem, Oregon

Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County. Salem was founded in 1842, became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857. Salem had a population of 169,798 in 2017, making it the second-largest city in the state after Portland. Salem is a little under an hour's driving dis...

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