Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Minnesota
Air Traffic Controllers in Minnesota earn a median of $176,840 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $176,840
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($148,080)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 680
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $88,940; the top 10% earn over $218,190. Nationally the range is $78,420 to $215,610.
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Air Traffic Controllers pay in Minnesota
How much do air traffic controllers make in Minnesota?
The median is $176,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $88,940 and the top 10% earn over $218,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for air traffic controllers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 43 (+19% vs. the national median of $148,080). Living costs are not included.