Air Traffic Controller Salary in New Mexico
Based on 50+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$69,090
$33.216/hr
vs National Average
$56,947
+21.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$39K – $104K
50 employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,020 |
| 25th percentile | $53,500 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $69,090 |
| 75th percentile | $81,830 |
| 90th percentile | $104,360 |
Historical Salary Trend — Air Traffic Controller in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,420 |
| 2024 | $45,140 |
| 2025 | $69,090 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,420 | $53,742 |
| 2024 | $45,140 | $55,556 |
| 2025 | $69,090 | $56,947 |