Air Traffic Controller Salary in Texas
Based on 1K+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$60,910
$29.284/hr
vs National Average
$56,947
+7.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$40K – $148K
1K employed in Texas
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,680 |
| 25th percentile | $47,530 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $60,910 |
| 75th percentile | $102,390 |
| 90th percentile | $148,060 |
Historical Salary Trend — Air Traffic Controller in Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,410 |
| 2023 | $78,810 |
| 2024 | $77,460 |
| 2025 | $60,910 |
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,410 | $53,742 |
| 2023 | $78,810 | $55,720 |
| 2024 | $77,460 | $55,556 |
| 2025 | $60,910 | $56,947 |