How much does an air traffic controller make in Massachusetts?
$125,100a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Massachusetts. That is $60.13 an hour or $10,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.13
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,150Median: $125,100Highest 10%: $202,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,150 | $39.50 | |
| 25th | $89,890 | $43.22 | |
| Median | $125,100 | $60.13 | |
| 75th | $171,000 | $82.22 | |
| 90th | $202,100 | $97.15 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $135,700 |
| Providence, RI | $126,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 23. North Carolina | $129,200 |
| 24. Kentucky | $127,800 |
| 25. Rhode Island | $126,300 |
| 26. Massachusetts | $125,100 |
| 27. Alaska | $124,000 |
| 28. Oklahoma | $123,200 |
| 29. Missouri | $122,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $60.13 ($125,100 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $125,100 against $148,100 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for air traffic controller pay?
Massachusetts ranks 26 of 43 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays air traffic controllers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $135,700 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.