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Air Traffic Controller Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$159,700/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$76.78/hr
▲ 8% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
430
public U.S. Median
$148,080
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$177,310 #5 of 43

Air Traffic Controller pay in Kansas, explained

Air traffic controllers in Kansas earn a median of $159,700 per year ($76.78 per hour), which is 8% above the national median of $148,080. Entry-level workers earn around $82,060, while the most experienced air traffic controllers reach about $199,160. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $159,700 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $159,700 is worth about $177,310 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #5 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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Air Traffic Controller pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$82,060
$39.45/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$159,700
$76.78/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$199,160
$95.75/hr

Air Traffic Controller pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $159,700 $177,310
Colorado $177,380 $172,127 −$17,680
Oklahoma $123,220 $140,273 +$36,480
Missouri $122,200 $134,556 +$37,500
Nebraska $111,710 $123,980 +$47,990

Air Traffic Controller in Kansas: FAQ

How much do air traffic controllers make in Kansas?

Air traffic controllers in Kansas earn a median of $159,700 per year ($76.78 per hour), compared with $148,080 nationally.

Does Kansas pay air traffic controllers well?

At $159,700, Kansas pays 8% above the national median for air traffic controllers. An estimated 430 work in the state.

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