How much does an air traffic controller make in Tennessee?
$157,300a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Tennessee. That is $75.64 an hour or $13,110 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.64
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $98,300Median: $157,300Highest 10%: $198,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,300 | $47.26 | |
| 25th | $120,000 | $57.69 | |
| Median | $157,300 | $75.64 | |
| 75th | $178,600 | $85.88 | |
| 90th | $198,800 | $95.57 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $155,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 10. Indiana | $158,800 |
| 11. Hawaii | $158,700 |
| 12. Utah | $158,300 |
| 13. Tennessee | $157,300 |
| 14. New Mexico | $148,600 |
| 15. Florida | $147,500 |
| 16. New York | $145,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $75.64 ($157,300 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $157,300 against $148,100 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for air traffic controller pay?
Tennessee ranks 13 of 43 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays air traffic controllers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $155,500 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.