How much does an air traffic controller make in Connecticut?
$140,900a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Connecticut. That is $67.76 an hour or $11,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.76
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 43
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,180Median: $140,900Highest 10%: $175,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,180 | $45.76 | |
| 25th | $119,400 | $57.42 | |
| Median | $140,900 | $67.76 | |
| 75th | $172,600 | $83.00 | |
| 90th | $175,100 | $84.18 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hartford, CT | $134,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 14. New Mexico | $148,600 |
| 15. Florida | $147,500 |
| 16. New York | $145,000 |
| 17. Connecticut | $140,900 |
| 18. Nevada | $140,900 |
| 19. Arizona | $136,800 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $132,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $67.76 ($140,900 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
No: $140,900 against $148,100 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Connecticut rank for air traffic controller pay?
Connecticut ranks 17 of 43 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays air traffic controllers the most?
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, with a median of $134,700 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.