How much does an air traffic controller make in Pennsylvania?
$132,400a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Pennsylvania. That is $63.63 an hour or $11,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.63
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,490Median: $132,400Highest 10%: $225,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,490 | $39.18 | |
| 25th | $100,200 | $48.18 | |
| Median | $132,400 | $63.63 | |
| 75th | $190,400 | $91.52 | |
| 90th | $225,700 | $108.50 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $198,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 17. Connecticut | $140,900 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $63.63 ($132,400 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $132,400 against $148,100 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for air traffic controller pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 20 of 43 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania 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.