How much does an air traffic controller make in Montana?
$101,400a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Montana. That is $48.74 an hour or $8,448 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.74
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,130Median: $101,400Highest 10%: $128,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,130 | $36.12 | |
| 25th | $83,030 | $39.92 | |
| Median | $101,400 | $48.74 | |
| 75th | $108,700 | $52.25 | |
| 90th | $128,000 | $61.53 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 35. Vermont | $109,100 |
| 36. North Dakota | $108,000 |
| 37. Maine | $107,300 |
| 38. Montana | $101,400 |
| 39. Louisiana | $99,810 |
| 40. Wyoming | $93,580 |
| 41. Iowa | $90,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $48.74 ($101,400 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $101,400 against $148,100 nationally, 32% less.
Where does Montana rank for air traffic controller pay?
Montana ranks 38 of 43 states.
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.