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Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Rhode Island

Air Traffic Controllers in Rhode Island earn a median of $126,300 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$126,300
vs. U.S. median
−15% ($148,080)
Rank among states
25 of 43
Jobs in the state
50

Pay range in Rhode Island

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,710; the top 10% earn over $150,180. Nationally the range is $78,420 to $215,610.

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Air Traffic Controllers pay in Rhode Island

How much do air traffic controllers make in Rhode Island?

The median is $126,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,710 and the top 10% earn over $150,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Rhode Island a good state for air traffic controllers?

On pay alone it ranks 25 of 43 (−15% vs. the national median of $148,080). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses