Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Mississippi
Air Traffic Controllers in Mississippi earn a median of $88,110 a year, −40% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $88,110
- vs. U.S. median
- −40% ($148,080)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,380; the top 10% earn over $127,170. Nationally the range is $78,420 to $215,610.
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Air Traffic Controllers pay in Mississippi
How much do air traffic controllers make in Mississippi?
The median is $88,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,380 and the top 10% earn over $127,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for air traffic controllers?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 43 (−40% vs. the national median of $148,080). Living costs are not included.