How much does an air traffic controller make in Salt Lake City?
$161,600a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $77.71 an hour or $13,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.71
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 37
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,560Median: $161,600Highest 10%: $191,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,560 | $36.81 | |
| 25th | $142,400 | $68.45 | |
| Median | $161,600 | $77.71 | |
| 75th | $173,100 | $83.23 | |
| 90th | $191,700 | $92.15 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Salt Lake City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $174,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $99,720 |
| Transportation Inspector | $87,840 |
| Flight Attendant | $82,730 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $79,970 |
| Pump Operator | $67,550 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $66,140 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $63,100 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $62,310 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $61,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $77.71 ($161,600 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
Yes: $161,600 against $148,100 nationally, 9% more.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $158,300, so Salt Lake City pays 2% more.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for air traffic controller pay?
16 of 37 metro areas with data.
How much does an air traffic controller make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $191,700 or more.
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.