Ramp Controller

Ramp Controller Salary

$55K

$117K

$175.5K

$119,497

/year

$57.45

/hour

Ramp Controller Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$119,497

Columbus

Ohio

$115,422

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    How much does a Ramp Controller make?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Ramp Controller in the United States is $119,497 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $57.45 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,298/week or $9,958/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $175,500 and as low as $55,000, the majority of Ramp Controller salaries currently range between $97,000 (25th percentile) to $138,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $160,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Ramp Controller varies greatly (by as much as 41500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Ramp Controller in your area makes on average $115,422 per year, or $4,075 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $119,497. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Ramp Controller salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Ramp Controller jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Ramp Controller on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Ramp Controller Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Ramp Controller job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Aspen, CO, close behind in the second and third positions. Aspen, CO, beats the national average by $24,941 (20.9%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $29,369 (24.6%) above the $119,497 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Ramp Controller appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Barrow, AK, and Bellingham, WA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Ramp Controller role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Barrow, AK

    $148,866

    $71.57

    Berkeley, CA

    $146,316

    $70.34

    Aspen, CO

    $144,438

    $69.44

    Bosler, WY

    $144,405

    $69.43

    Sitka, AK

    $143,955

    $69.21

    Holdrege, NE

    $143,141

    $68.82

    Wyoming, WY

    $142,515

    $68.52

    San Francisco, CA

    $140,788

    $67.69

    Dillingham, AK

    $140,742

    $67.66

    Bellingham, WA

    $140,546

    $67.57

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Ramp Controller Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Ramp Controller job category, we found that Senior Project Controller jobs have average salaries greater than Ramp Controller jobs.

    Significantly, Senior Project Controller jobs pay $14,092 (11.8%) more than the average Ramp Controller salary of $119,497. If you're qualified, finding work as a Senior Project Controller may help you make more money than that of the average Ramp Controller position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Senior Project Controller

    $133,589

    $64.23

    Assistant Financial Controller

    $102,439

    $49.25

    Goldman Sachs Bank

    $96,169

    $46.24

    Rva

    $67,901

    $32.64

    Aircraft Pushback

    $52,446

    $25.21

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    Infographic detailing Ramp Controller salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $119,497 per year or $57.45 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.