Air Traffic Controllers pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for air traffic controllers is $85.02 an hour ($176,840 a year). About 680 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($148,080). Minnesota ranks 5th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for air traffic controllers in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $42.76 | $88,940 |
| 25% of workers | $58.14 | $120,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $85.02 | $176,840 |
| 75% of workers | $96.40 | $200,510 |
| 90% of workers | $104.90 | $218,190 |
Air Traffic Controllers pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $179,670 | 620 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for air traffic controllers
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 2,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $211,470 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $59,220 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicators | $66,550 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $93,700 |
| Commercial Pilots | $98,630 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $78,930 |
| Flight Attendants | $61,230 |
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