Air Traffic Controllers (53-2021)

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Occupation description:  Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.

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Employment and Job Openings   (click here for the 10-year forecast)

	Employment			Average annual openings
	2018 estimate	2028 projection	Percent change	Labor force exits	Occupation transfers	Total
Alaska	448	447	-0.2	11	31	42
United States	24,300	24,600	0.0	600	1,700	2,300

Job outlook

• Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with moderate employment opportunities. Read more.

2020 Wages

	Mean Wage	Wage by Percentile
	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
United States	61.27	34.98	43.73	62.70	77.80	88.84
Alaska	55.43	35.54	41.73	53.77	68.41	78.72
Anchorage/Mat-Su Area	*	*	41.73	*	68.41	*

* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.

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