How much does an air traffic controller make in Alaska?
$124,000a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Alaska. That is $59.59 an hour or $10,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.59
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,800Median: $124,000Highest 10%: $191,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,800 | $32.12 | |
| 25th | $94,760 | $45.56 | |
| Median | $124,000 | $59.59 | |
| 75th | $168,800 | $81.17 | |
| 90th | $191,700 | $92.16 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Anchorage, AK | $161,000 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $103,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 24. Kentucky | $127,800 |
| 25. Rhode Island | $126,300 |
| 26. Massachusetts | $125,100 |
| 27. Alaska | $124,000 |
| 28. Oklahoma | $123,200 |
| 29. Missouri | $122,200 |
| 30. Michigan | $118,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $59.59 ($124,000 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Alaska than the national average?
No: $124,000 against $148,100 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Alaska rank for air traffic controller pay?
Alaska ranks 27 of 43 states.
Which city in Alaska pays air traffic controllers the most?
Anchorage, AK, with a median of $161,000 a year.
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.