How much does an air traffic controller make in Mississippi?
$88,110a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Mississippi. That is $42.36 an hour or $7,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.36
- Vs. national median
- -40%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,380Median: $88,110Highest 10%: $127,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,380 | $30.95 | |
| 25th | $79,700 | $38.32 | |
| Median | $88,110 | $42.36 | |
| 75th | $113,300 | $54.47 | |
| 90th | $127,200 | $61.14 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gulfport, MS | $99,800 |
| Jackson, MS | $91,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 39. Louisiana | $99,810 |
| 40. Wyoming | $93,580 |
| 41. Iowa | $90,790 |
| 42. Mississippi | $88,110 |
| 43. District of Columbia | $47,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $42.36 ($88,110 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $88,110 against $148,100 nationally, 40% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for air traffic controller pay?
Mississippi ranks 42 of 43 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays air traffic controllers the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, with a median of $99,800 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.