How much does an air traffic controller make in New Mexico?
$148,600a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in New Mexico. That is $71.42 an hour or $12,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $71.42
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,400Median: $148,600Highest 10%: $187,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,400 | $37.21 | |
| 25th | $120,100 | $57.75 | |
| Median | $148,600 | $71.42 | |
| 75th | $170,700 | $82.05 | |
| 90th | $187,800 | $90.28 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 11. Hawaii | $158,700 |
| 12. Utah | $158,300 |
| 13. Tennessee | $157,300 |
| 14. New Mexico | $148,600 |
| 15. Florida | $147,500 |
| 16. New York | $145,000 |
| 17. Connecticut | $140,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $71.42 ($148,600 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $148,600 against $148,100 nationally, 0% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for air traffic controller pay?
New Mexico ranks 14 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.