How much does an air traffic controller make in North Carolina?
$129,200a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in North Carolina. That is $62.13 an hour or $10,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.13
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $88,690Median: $129,200Highest 10%: $191,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,690 | $42.64 | |
| 25th | $104,600 | $50.31 | |
| Median | $129,200 | $62.13 | |
| 75th | $169,500 | $81.50 | |
| 90th | $191,500 | $92.08 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $119,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 20. Pennsylvania | $132,400 |
| 21. New Jersey | $132,200 |
| 22. Maryland | $131,300 |
| 23. North Carolina | $129,200 |
| 24. Kentucky | $127,800 |
| 25. Rhode Island | $126,300 |
| 26. Massachusetts | $125,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $62.13 ($129,200 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $129,200 against $148,100 nationally, 13% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for air traffic controller pay?
North Carolina ranks 23 of 43 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays air traffic controllers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $119,200 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.