Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $91,710 -36.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.09
10th percentile $73,320
90th percentile $120,000
Employed locally 30
National median $144,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,320
    25th
    $80,290
    50th (median)
    $91,710
    75th
    $112,820
    90th
    $120,000

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Air Traffic Controllers salary vs area income 152% Median Air Traffic Controllers salary is 52% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Air Traffic Controllers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $192,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,930
    Virginia $185,890
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $184,930
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $182,890
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $182,310

    Nearby metros — Air Traffic Controllers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $107,700

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,800
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,460
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,560
    Light Truck Drivers $40,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Air Traffic Controllers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Air Traffic Controllers in Jackson, MS is $44.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.69 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Air Traffic Controllers salaries?

    The median Air Traffic Controllers salary in Jackson, MS is 36.6% below the national median of $144,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Air Traffic Controllers in Jackson?

    Entry-level Air Traffic Controllers (10th percentile) earn around $73,320 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,290.