How much does an air traffic controller make in Louisiana?
$99,810a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Louisiana. That is $47.99 an hour or $8,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.99
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,130Median: $99,810Highest 10%: $149,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,130 | $36.12 | |
| 25th | $87,150 | $41.90 | |
| Median | $99,810 | $47.99 | |
| 75th | $123,700 | $59.45 | |
| 90th | $149,700 | $71.97 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 36. North Dakota | $108,000 |
| 37. Maine | $107,300 |
| 38. Montana | $101,400 |
| 39. Louisiana | $99,810 |
| 40. Wyoming | $93,580 |
| 41. Iowa | $90,790 |
| 42. Mississippi | $88,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $47.99 ($99,810 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $99,810 against $148,100 nationally, 33% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for air traffic controller pay?
Louisiana ranks 39 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.