How much does an air traffic controller make in Colorado?
$177,400a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Colorado. That is $85.28 an hour or $14,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $85.28
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,310Median: $177,400Highest 10%: $214,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,310 | $36.69 | |
| 25th | $109,000 | $52.40 | |
| Median | $177,400 | $85.28 | |
| 75th | $204,200 | $98.15 | |
| 90th | $214,000 | $102.86 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 1. Virginia | $191,800 |
| 2. Illinois | $181,600 |
| 3. Georgia | $178,400 |
| 4. Colorado | $177,400 |
| 5. Minnesota | $176,800 |
| 6. Texas | $170,100 |
| 7. Washington | $162,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $85.28 ($177,400 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $177,400 against $148,100 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Colorado rank for air traffic controller pay?
Colorado ranks 4 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.