Compare Air Traffic Controllers salaries across 44 states
| # | State | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $185,890 | $171,440 | 1,130 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $176,030 | $164,870 | 630 |
| 3 | Illinois | $175,090 | $156,590 | 1,000 |
| 4 | Georgia | $174,600 | $157,770 | 970 |
| 5 | Colorado | $172,310 | $153,010 | 780 |
| 6 | Texas | $167,710 | $155,660 | 2,020 |
| 7 | Washington | $164,070 | $150,020 | 600 |
| 8 | Kansas | $156,620 | $148,420 | 410 |
| 9 | Utah | $156,120 | $147,090 | 350 |
| 10 | Indiana | $155,790 | $142,480 | 620 |
| 11 | Tennessee | $153,670 | $144,150 | 610 |
| 12 | California | $152,010 | $152,970 | 2,260 |
| 13 | Nevada | $147,700 | $139,740 | 210 |
| 14 | New Mexico | $145,290 | $136,090 | 360 |
| 15 | Florida | $144,710 | $139,910 | 1,980 |
| 16 | New York | $142,190 | $151,270 | 1,190 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $142,040 | $139,560 | 220 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $135,470 | $142,650 | 210 |
| 19 | Arizona | $130,960 | $135,590 | 380 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $129,310 | $136,770 | 410 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $126,550 | $121,680 | 210 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $123,610 | $121,410 | 50 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $121,910 | $127,160 | 70 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $121,580 | $123,710 | 250 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $121,470 | $117,150 | 80 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $120,580 | $130,610 | 440 |
| 27 | Alaska | $120,370 | $125,090 | 500 |
| 28 | Idaho | $117,150 | $118,390 | 60 |
| 29 | Missouri | $115,440 | $119,520 | 240 |
| 30 | Maryland | $114,620 | $116,650 | 110 |
| 31 | Michigan | $113,650 | $130,110 | 380 |
| 32 | Oregon | $113,030 | $111,190 | 180 |
| 33 | Alabama | $112,740 | $115,750 | 230 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $108,990 | $108,150 | 70 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $107,330 | $111,060 | 190 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $106,750 | $108,330 | 140 |
| 37 | Massachusetts | $103,230 | $121,900 | 130 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $99,670 | $106,710 | 240 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $99,490 | $89,000 | 110 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $98,530 | $96,200 | 50 |
| 41 | Iowa | $95,200 | $96,620 | 90 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $91,480 | $94,890 | 130 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $89,650 | $95,190 | 40 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $86,390 | $88,920 | 90 |
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2024 estimates.
Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS
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