Air Traffic Controller Salary in Tennessee
Based on 190+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$40,180
$19.317/hr
vs National Average
$56,947
-29.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$18K – $65K
190 employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $17,910 |
| 25th percentile | $18,000 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $40,180 |
| 75th percentile | $64,320 |
| 90th percentile | $65,440 |
Historical Salary Trend — Air Traffic Controller in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $54,860 |
| 2023 | $39,420 |
| 2024 | $45,630 |
| 2025 | $40,180 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $54,860 | $53,742 |
| 2023 | $39,420 | $55,720 |
| 2024 | $45,630 | $55,556 |
| 2025 | $40,180 | $56,947 |