Air Traffic Controller Salary in New Mexico
Based on 70+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$45,140
$21.702/hr
vs National Average
$55,556
-18.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$31K – $80K
70 employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,200 |
| 25th percentile | $39,650 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $45,140 |
| 75th percentile | $67,380 |
| 90th percentile | $79,630 |
Historical Salary Trend — Air Traffic Controller in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,420 |
| 2024 | $45,140 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,420 | $53,742 |
| 2024 | $45,140 | $55,556 |