How much does an air traffic controller make in Maryland?
$131,300a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Maryland. That is $63.12 an hour or $10,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.12
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,600Median: $131,300Highest 10%: $169,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,600 | $46.44 | |
| 25th | $118,400 | $56.90 | |
| Median | $131,300 | $63.12 | |
| 75th | $164,900 | $79.29 | |
| 90th | $169,900 | $81.69 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $198,600 |
| Washington, DC | $174,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 19. Arizona | $136,800 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $132,400 |
| 21. New Jersey | $132,200 |
| 22. Maryland | $131,300 |
| 23. North Carolina | $129,200 |
| 24. Kentucky | $127,800 |
| 25. Rhode Island | $126,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $63.12 ($131,300 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $131,300 against $148,100 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Maryland rank for air traffic controller pay?
Maryland ranks 22 of 43 states.
Which city in Maryland pays air traffic controllers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $198,600 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.