Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Colorado
Air Traffic Controllers in Colorado earn a median of $177,380 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $177,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($148,080)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,310; the top 10% earn over $213,950. Nationally the range is $78,420 to $215,610.
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Air Traffic Controllers pay in Colorado
How much do air traffic controllers make in Colorado?
The median is $177,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,310 and the top 10% earn over $213,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for air traffic controllers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 43 (+20% vs. the national median of $148,080). Living costs are not included.