U.S. air traffic controllers earn a median $69.51 an hour; many fall between about $36.58 and $101.16.

Air traffic controller pay often lands between $76,090 and $210,410 a year, with a May 2024 median of $144,580.

Air traffic controllers earn a median $69.51 per hour in the U.S., with higher rates at busier facilities and with differential pay.

Fixing airbags often costs $1,000–$6,000+, based on which bags fired, what sensors were hit, and how much trim must come off.

Airbags cost about $1,000–$3,000 each to replace, and a full SRS reset can land between $3,000 and $7,000+.

Texas air traffic controllers average $146,620 per year; FAA facility level, locality pay, and extra-pay hours move the total up or down.

Air traffic controllers in California earn about $150,060 a year on average, with totals rising with overtime and locality pay.

Air traffic controllers earn a median $144,580 per year in the U.S., with pay shifting by facility level, location, and overtime.

Air traffic controller pay in the U.S. often falls between about $76,000 and $210,000 a year, with many roles near $145,000.

Air traffic controllers in the New York metro earn about $148,000 a year on average, with FAA pay varying by facility, role, and overtime.