How much does an air traffic controller make in New York?
$145,000a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in New York. That is $69.69 an hour or $12,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.69
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,320Median: $145,000Highest 10%: $225,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,320 | $35.73 | |
| 25th | $106,200 | $51.06 | |
| Median | $145,000 | $69.69 | |
| 75th | $216,600 | $104.12 | |
| 90th | $225,700 | $108.50 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 13. Tennessee | $157,300 |
| 14. New Mexico | $148,600 |
| 15. Florida | $147,500 |
| 16. New York | $145,000 |
| 17. Connecticut | $140,900 |
| 18. Nevada | $140,900 |
| 19. Arizona | $136,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $69.69 ($145,000 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in New York than the national average?
No: $145,000 against $148,100 nationally, 2% less.
Where does New York rank for air traffic controller pay?
New York ranks 16 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.