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Air Traffic Controller Salary in Nevada

Median Annual in Nevada
$140,920/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$67.75/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nevada

groups Employed in NV
210
public U.S. Median
$148,080
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$140,950 #17 of 43

Air Traffic Controller pay in Nevada, explained

Air traffic controllers in Nevada earn a median of $140,920 per year ($67.75 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $148,080. Entry-level workers earn around $80,600, while the most experienced air traffic controllers reach about $200,160. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nevada.

Is $140,920 good pay in Nevada?

Adjusted for Nevada's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $140,920 is worth about $140,950 in national buying power — ranking Nevada #17 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Air Traffic Controller pay by experience in Nevada

Entry level (10th pct)
$80,600
$38.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$140,920
$67.75/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$200,160
$96.23/hr

Air Traffic Controller pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NV
Nevada (here) $140,920 $140,950
California $160,080 $144,581 −$19,160
Utah $158,310 $160,129 −$17,390
Arizona $136,800 $135,880 +$4,120

Air Traffic Controller in Nevada: FAQ

How much do air traffic controllers make in Nevada?

Air traffic controllers in Nevada earn a median of $140,920 per year ($67.75 per hour), compared with $148,080 nationally.

Does Nevada pay air traffic controllers well?

At $140,920, Nevada pays 5% below the national median for air traffic controllers. An estimated 210 work in the state.

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