How much does an air traffic controller make in Arizona?
$136,800a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Arizona. That is $65.77 an hour or $11,400 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.77
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,630Median: $136,800Highest 10%: $196,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,630 | $41.65 | |
| 25th | $112,000 | $53.86 | |
| Median | $136,800 | $65.77 | |
| 75th | $170,900 | $82.15 | |
| 90th | $196,000 | $94.22 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $161,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 16. New York | $145,000 |
| 17. Connecticut | $140,900 |
| 18. Nevada | $140,900 |
| 19. Arizona | $136,800 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $132,400 |
| 21. New Jersey | $132,200 |
| 22. Maryland | $131,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $65.77 ($136,800 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $136,800 against $148,100 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Arizona rank for air traffic controller pay?
Arizona ranks 19 of 43 states.
Which city in Arizona pays air traffic controllers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $161,200 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.