How much does an air traffic controller make in Dallas?
$186,500a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $89.67 an hour or $15,540 a month.
- Hourly
- $89.67
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 37
- Jobs in the area
- 800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,040Median: $186,500Highest 10%: $223,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,040 | $46.65 | |
| 25th | $144,300 | $69.38 | |
| Median | $186,500 | $89.67 | |
| 75th | $203,700 | $97.92 | |
| 90th | $223,700 | $107.55 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $212,800 |
| Commercial Pilot | $160,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $126,000 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $79,720 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $78,010 |
| Tank Car | $76,850 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $68,640 |
| Locomotive Engineer | $65,340 |
| Pump Operator | $63,110 |
| Flight Attendant | $61,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $89.67 ($186,500 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $186,500 against $148,100 nationally, 26% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $170,100, so Dallas pays 10% more.
Where does Dallas rank for air traffic controller pay?
6 of 37 metro areas with data.
How much does an air traffic controller make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $97,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $223,700 or more.
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.