How much does an air traffic controller make in Indiana?
$158,800a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Indiana. That is $76.35 an hour or $13,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.35
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,000Median: $158,800Highest 10%: $200,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,000 | $38.94 | |
| 25th | $106,100 | $51.01 | |
| Median | $158,800 | $76.35 | |
| 75th | $180,300 | $86.68 | |
| 90th | $200,600 | $96.46 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $189,800 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $171,900 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $136,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 7. Washington | $162,600 |
| 8. California | $160,100 |
| 9. Kansas | $159,700 |
| 10. Indiana | $158,800 |
| 11. Hawaii | $158,700 |
| 12. Utah | $158,300 |
| 13. Tennessee | $157,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $76.35 ($158,800 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Indiana than the national average?
Yes: $158,800 against $148,100 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Indiana rank for air traffic controller pay?
Indiana ranks 10 of 43 states.
Which city in Indiana pays air traffic controllers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $189,800 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.