Air Traffic Controller Salary in Texas
Based on 2K+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$77,460
$37.24/hr
vs National Average
$55,556
+39.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$46K – $144K
2K employed in Texas
Salary Distribution — Air Traffic Controller in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,220 |
| 25th percentile | $52,190 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $77,460 |
| 75th percentile | $112,730 |
| 90th percentile | $144,460 |
Historical Salary Trend — Air Traffic Controller in Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,410 |
| 2023 | $78,810 |
| 2024 | $77,460 |
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,410 | $53,742 |
| 2023 | $78,810 | $55,720 |
| 2024 | $77,460 | $55,556 |