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Air Traffic Controller Salary in Connecticut

Median Annual in Connecticut
$140,940/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$67.76/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Connecticut

groups Employed in CT
public U.S. Median
$148,080
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$136,029 #20 of 43

Air Traffic Controller pay in Connecticut, explained

Air traffic controllers in Connecticut earn a median of $140,940 per year ($67.76 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $148,080. Entry-level workers earn around $95,180, while the most experienced air traffic controllers reach about $175,090. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Connecticut.

Is $140,940 good pay in Connecticut?

Adjusted for Connecticut's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $140,940 is worth about $136,029 in national buying power — ranking Connecticut #20 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Air Traffic Controller pay by experience in Connecticut

Entry level (10th pct)
$95,180
$45.76/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$140,940
$67.76/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$175,090
$84.18/hr

Air Traffic Controller pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CT
Connecticut (here) $140,940 $136,029
New York $144,960 $134,320 −$4,020
Rhode Island $126,300 $123,485 +$14,640
Massachusetts $125,060 $118,252 +$15,880

Air Traffic Controller in Connecticut: FAQ

How much do air traffic controllers make in Connecticut?

Air traffic controllers in Connecticut earn a median of $140,940 per year ($67.76 per hour), compared with $148,080 nationally.

Does Connecticut pay air traffic controllers well?

At $140,940, Connecticut pays 5% below the national median for air traffic controllers.

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