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

Air Traffic Controller Salary in Texas

Median Annual in Texas
$170,080/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$81.77/hr
▲ 15% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Texas

groups Employed in TX
2,060
public U.S. Median
$148,080
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$175,237 #6 of 43

Air Traffic Controller pay in Texas, explained

Air traffic controllers in Texas earn a median of $170,080 per year ($81.77 per hour), which is 15% above the national median of $148,080. Entry-level workers earn around $90,420, while the most experienced air traffic controllers reach about $222,230. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Texas.

Is $170,080 good pay in Texas?

Adjusted for Texas's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $170,080 is worth about $175,237 in national buying power — ranking Texas #6 for real pay (vs #6 on the sticker number).

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Air Traffic Controller pay by experience in Texas

Entry level (10th pct)
$90,420
$43.47/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$170,080
$81.77/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$222,230
$106.84/hr

Air Traffic Controller pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs TX
Texas (here) $170,080 $175,237
New Mexico $148,550 $161,096 +$21,530
Oklahoma $123,220 $140,273 +$46,860
Arkansas $109,760 $126,252 +$60,320
Louisiana $99,810 $113,154 +$70,270

Air Traffic Controller in Texas: FAQ

How much do air traffic controllers make in Texas?

Air traffic controllers in Texas earn a median of $170,080 per year ($81.77 per hour), compared with $148,080 nationally.

Does Texas pay air traffic controllers well?

At $170,080, Texas pays 15% above the national median for air traffic controllers. An estimated 2,060 work in the state.

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