How much does an air traffic controller make in Nevada?
$140,900a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Nevada. That is $67.75 an hour or $11,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.75
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,600Median: $140,900Highest 10%: $200,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,600 | $38.75 | |
| 25th | $112,100 | $53.90 | |
| Median | $140,900 | $67.75 | |
| 75th | $182,300 | $87.62 | |
| 90th | $200,200 | $96.23 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Vegas, NV | $155,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 15. Florida | $147,500 |
| 16. New York | $145,000 |
| 17. Connecticut | $140,900 |
| 18. Nevada | $140,900 |
| 19. Arizona | $136,800 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $132,400 |
| 21. New Jersey | $132,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $67.75 ($140,900 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $140,900 against $148,100 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Nevada rank for air traffic controller pay?
Nevada ranks 18 of 43 states.
Which city in Nevada pays air traffic controllers the most?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median of $155,500 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.