Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Arizona
Air Traffic Controllers in Arizona earn a median of $136,800 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $136,800
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($148,080)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $86,630; the top 10% earn over $195,980. Nationally the range is $78,420 to $215,610.
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Air Traffic Controllers pay in Arizona
How much do air traffic controllers make in Arizona?
The median is $136,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $86,630 and the top 10% earn over $195,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for air traffic controllers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 43 (−8% vs. the national median of $148,080). Living costs are not included.