How much does an air traffic controller make in Iowa?
$90,790a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Iowa. That is $43.65 an hour or $7,566 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.65
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,930Median: $90,790Highest 10%: $121,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,930 | $26.41 | |
| 25th | $76,980 | $37.01 | |
| Median | $90,790 | $43.65 | |
| 75th | $105,600 | $50.77 | |
| 90th | $121,700 | $58.52 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 38. Montana | $101,400 |
| 39. Louisiana | $99,810 |
| 40. Wyoming | $93,580 |
| 41. Iowa | $90,790 |
| 42. Mississippi | $88,110 |
| 43. District of Columbia | $47,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $43.65 ($90,790 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $90,790 against $148,100 nationally, 39% less.
Where does Iowa rank for air traffic controller pay?
Iowa ranks 41 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.