How much does an air traffic controller make in Texas?
$170,100a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Texas. That is $81.77 an hour or $14,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.77
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 2,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,420Median: $170,100Highest 10%: $222,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,420 | $43.47 | |
| 25th | $108,000 | $51.92 | |
| Median | $170,100 | $81.77 | |
| 75th | $202,600 | $97.40 | |
| 90th | $222,200 | $106.84 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $186,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 3. Georgia | $178,400 |
| 4. Colorado | $177,400 |
| 5. Minnesota | $176,800 |
| 6. Texas | $170,100 |
| 7. Washington | $162,600 |
| 8. California | $160,100 |
| 9. Kansas | $159,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $81.77 ($170,100 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $170,100 against $148,100 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Texas rank for air traffic controller pay?
Texas ranks 6 of 43 states.
Which city in Texas pays air traffic controllers the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $186,500 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.