How much does an air traffic controller make in Minnesota?
$176,800a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Minnesota. That is $85.02 an hour or $14,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $85.02
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $88,940Median: $176,800Highest 10%: $218,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,940 | $42.76 | |
| 25th | $120,900 | $58.14 | |
| Median | $176,800 | $85.02 | |
| 75th | $200,500 | $96.40 | |
| 90th | $218,200 | $104.90 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $179,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 2. Illinois | $181,600 |
| 3. Georgia | $178,400 |
| 4. Colorado | $177,400 |
| 5. Minnesota | $176,800 |
| 6. Texas | $170,100 |
| 7. Washington | $162,600 |
| 8. California | $160,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $85.02 ($176,800 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $176,800 against $148,100 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for air traffic controller pay?
Minnesota ranks 5 of 43 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays air traffic controllers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $179,700 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.