Air Traffic Controller Salary in Tennessee
Based on 380+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$45,630
$21.938/hr
vs National Average
$55,556
-17.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$17K – $64K
380 employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $17,480 |
| 25th percentile | $33,490 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $45,630 |
| 75th percentile | $63,180 |
| 90th percentile | $64,280 |
Historical Salary Trend — Air Traffic Controller in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $54,860 |
| 2023 | $39,420 |
| 2024 | $45,630 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $54,860 | $53,742 |
| 2023 | $39,420 | $55,720 |
| 2024 | $45,630 | $55,556 |