Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Arkansas
Air Traffic Controllers in Arkansas earn a median of $109,760 a year, −26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $109,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −26% ($148,080)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,360; the top 10% earn over $134,430. Nationally the range is $78,420 to $215,610.
States ranked near Arkansas
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- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$73,520 median in Arkansas
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$31,270 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
Air Traffic Controllers pay in Arkansas
How much do air traffic controllers make in Arkansas?
The median is $109,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,360 and the top 10% earn over $134,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for air traffic controllers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 43 (−26% vs. the national median of $148,080). Living costs are not included.