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Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Alaska

Air Traffic Controllers in Alaska earn a median of $123,950 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$123,950
vs. U.S. median
−16% ($148,080)
Rank among states
27 of 43
Jobs in the state
490

Pay range in Alaska

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,800; the top 10% earn over $191,690. Nationally the range is $78,420 to $215,610.

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Air Traffic Controllers pay in Alaska

How much do air traffic controllers make in Alaska?

The median is $123,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,800 and the top 10% earn over $191,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Alaska a good state for air traffic controllers?

On pay alone it ranks 27 of 43 (−16% vs. the national median of $148,080). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses