How much does an air traffic controller make in Las Vegas?
$155,500a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area. That is $74.76 an hour or $12,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.76
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 37
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,030Median: $155,500Highest 10%: $200,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,030 | $46.17 | |
| 25th | $120,100 | $57.75 | |
| Median | $155,500 | $74.76 | |
| 75th | $182,300 | $87.62 | |
| 90th | $200,200 | $96.23 |
Other cities in Nevada
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Las Vegas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $204,300 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $131,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,300 |
| Bus Driver | $90,460 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $77,810 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $61,350 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $61,140 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,650 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $59,810 |
| Traffic Technician | $56,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Las Vegas?
The median hourly pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area is $74.76 ($155,500 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Las Vegas than the national average?
Yes: $155,500 against $148,100 nationally, 5% more.
How does Las Vegas compare with the rest of Nevada?
The median in Nevada is $140,900, so Las Vegas pays 10% more.
Where does Las Vegas rank for air traffic controller pay?
20 of 37 metro areas with data.
How much does an air traffic controller make starting out in Las Vegas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $96,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $200,200 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.