How much does an air traffic controller make in New Jersey?
$132,200a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in New Jersey. That is $63.57 an hour or $11,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.57
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $88,460Median: $132,200Highest 10%: $209,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,460 | $42.53 | |
| 25th | $102,700 | $49.39 | |
| Median | $132,200 | $63.57 | |
| 75th | $179,400 | $86.25 | |
| 90th | $209,700 | $100.83 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $198,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 18. Nevada | $140,900 |
| 19. Arizona | $136,800 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $132,400 |
| 21. New Jersey | $132,200 |
| 22. Maryland | $131,300 |
| 23. North Carolina | $129,200 |
| 24. Kentucky | $127,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $63.57 ($132,200 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $132,200 against $148,100 nationally, 11% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for air traffic controller pay?
New Jersey ranks 21 of 43 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays air traffic controllers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $198,600 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.