How much does an air traffic controller make in Alabama?
$115,000a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Alabama. That is $55.27 an hour or $9,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.27
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,420Median: $115,000Highest 10%: $159,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,420 | $38.18 | |
| 25th | $100,300 | $48.23 | |
| Median | $115,000 | $55.27 | |
| 75th | $138,100 | $66.37 | |
| 90th | $159,600 | $76.75 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 28. Oklahoma | $123,200 |
| 29. Missouri | $122,200 |
| 30. Michigan | $118,900 |
| 31. Alabama | $115,000 |
| 32. South Carolina | $112,000 |
| 33. Nebraska | $111,700 |
| 34. Arkansas | $109,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $55.27 ($115,000 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $115,000 against $148,100 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Alabama rank for air traffic controller pay?
Alabama ranks 31 of 43 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.