How much does an air traffic controller make in Kentucky?
$127,800a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Kentucky. That is $61.44 an hour or $10,650 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.44
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,150Median: $127,800Highest 10%: $168,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,150 | $31.80 | |
| 25th | $97,840 | $47.04 | |
| Median | $127,800 | $61.44 | |
| 75th | $151,200 | $72.71 | |
| 90th | $168,700 | $81.08 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $136,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 21. New Jersey | $132,200 |
| 22. Maryland | $131,300 |
| 23. North Carolina | $129,200 |
| 24. Kentucky | $127,800 |
| 25. Rhode Island | $126,300 |
| 26. Massachusetts | $125,100 |
| 27. Alaska | $124,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $61.44 ($127,800 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $127,800 against $148,100 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for air traffic controller pay?
Kentucky ranks 24 of 43 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays air traffic controllers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $136,200 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.