verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Air Traffic Controller Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$111,710/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$53.71/hr
▼ 25% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
70
public U.S. Median
$148,080
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$123,980 #28 of 43

Air Traffic Controller pay in Nebraska, explained

Air traffic controllers in Nebraska earn a median of $111,710 per year ($53.71 per hour), which is 25% below the national median of $148,080. Entry-level workers earn around $83,030, while the most experienced air traffic controllers reach about $147,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $111,710 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $111,710 is worth about $123,980 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #28 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Air Traffic Controller pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$83,030
$39.92/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$111,710
$53.71/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$147,990
$71.15/hr

Air Traffic Controller pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $111,710 $123,980
Colorado $177,380 $172,127 −$65,670
Kansas $159,700 $177,310 −$47,990
Missouri $122,200 $134,556 −$10,490
Wyoming $93,580 $100,959 +$18,130
Iowa $90,790 $103,450 +$20,920

Air Traffic Controller in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do air traffic controllers make in Nebraska?

Air traffic controllers in Nebraska earn a median of $111,710 per year ($53.71 per hour), compared with $148,080 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay air traffic controllers well?

At $111,710, Nebraska pays 25% below the national median for air traffic controllers. An estimated 70 work in the state.

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