How much does an air traffic controller make in Rhode Island?
$126,300a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Rhode Island. That is $60.72 an hour or $10,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.72
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,710Median: $126,300Highest 10%: $150,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,710 | $29.67 | |
| 25th | $100,400 | $48.29 | |
| Median | $126,300 | $60.72 | |
| 75th | $150,200 | $72.20 | |
| 90th | $150,200 | $72.20 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $126,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 22. Maryland | $131,300 |
| 23. North Carolina | $129,200 |
| 24. Kentucky | $127,800 |
| 25. Rhode Island | $126,300 |
| 26. Massachusetts | $125,100 |
| 27. Alaska | $124,000 |
| 28. Oklahoma | $123,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $60.72 ($126,300 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $126,300 against $148,100 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for air traffic controller pay?
Rhode Island ranks 25 of 43 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays air traffic controllers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $126,300 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.