How much does an air traffic controller make in Utah?
$158,300a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Utah. That is $76.11 an hour or $13,190 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.11
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,360Median: $158,300Highest 10%: $186,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,360 | $36.23 | |
| 25th | $140,100 | $67.37 | |
| Median | $158,300 | $76.11 | |
| 75th | $169,500 | $81.50 | |
| 90th | $186,200 | $89.51 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $161,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 9. Kansas | $159,700 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $76.11 ($158,300 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Utah than the national average?
Yes: $158,300 against $148,100 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Utah rank for air traffic controller pay?
Utah ranks 12 of 43 states.
Which city in Utah pays air traffic controllers the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $161,600 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.