How much does an air traffic controller make in Missouri?
$122,200a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Missouri. That is $58.75 an hour or $10,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.75
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,940Median: $122,200Highest 10%: $166,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,940 | $43.72 | |
| 25th | $105,400 | $50.69 | |
| Median | $122,200 | $58.75 | |
| 75th | $145,100 | $69.78 | |
| 90th | $166,600 | $80.10 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $161,700 |
| St. Louis, MO | $127,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 26. Massachusetts | $125,100 |
| 27. Alaska | $124,000 |
| 28. Oklahoma | $123,200 |
| 29. Missouri | $122,200 |
| 30. Michigan | $118,900 |
| 31. Alabama | $115,000 |
| 32. South Carolina | $112,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $58.75 ($122,200 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $122,200 against $148,100 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Missouri rank for air traffic controller pay?
Missouri ranks 29 of 43 states.
Which city in Missouri pays air traffic controllers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $161,700 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.