Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $155,900 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $74.95
10th percentile $75,820
90th percentile $196,270
Employed locally 180
National median $144,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,820
    25th
    $116,770
    50th (median)
    $155,900
    75th
    $175,880
    90th
    $196,270

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Air Traffic Controllers salary vs area income 211% Median Air Traffic Controllers salary is 111% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $172,490
    Jacksonville, FL $166,940

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,460
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,340
    Light Truck Drivers $42,130
    Flight Attendants $39,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Air Traffic Controllers make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Air Traffic Controllers in Las Vegas, NV is $74.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.23 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Air Traffic Controllers salaries?

    The median Air Traffic Controllers salary in Las Vegas, NV is 7.8% above 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Air Traffic Controllers (10th percentile) earn around $75,820 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $116,770.