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Air Traffic Controller Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$123,220/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.24/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
270
public U.S. Median
$148,080
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$140,273 #18 of 43

Air Traffic Controller pay in Oklahoma, explained

Air traffic controllers in Oklahoma earn a median of $123,220 per year ($59.24 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $148,080. Entry-level workers earn around $78,340, while the most experienced air traffic controllers reach about $169,980. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $123,220 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $123,220 is worth about $140,273 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #18 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Air Traffic Controller pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$78,340
$37.66/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$123,220
$59.24/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$169,980
$81.72/hr

Air Traffic Controller pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $123,220 $140,273
Colorado $177,380 $172,127 −$54,160
Texas $170,080 $175,237 −$46,860
Kansas $159,700 $177,310 −$36,480
New Mexico $148,550 $161,096 −$25,330
Missouri $122,200 $134,556 +$1,020
Arkansas $109,760 $126,252 +$13,460

Air Traffic Controller in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do air traffic controllers make in Oklahoma?

Air traffic controllers in Oklahoma earn a median of $123,220 per year ($59.24 per hour), compared with $148,080 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay air traffic controllers well?

At $123,220, Oklahoma pays 17% below the national median for air traffic controllers. An estimated 270 work in the state.

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