Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Massachusetts
Air Traffic Controllers in Massachusetts earn a median of $125,060 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $125,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($148,080)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,150; the top 10% earn over $202,070. Nationally the range is $78,420 to $215,610.
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Air Traffic Controllers pay in Massachusetts
How much do air traffic controllers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $125,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,150 and the top 10% earn over $202,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for air traffic controllers?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 43 (−16% vs. the national median of $148,080). Living costs are not included.