Air Traffic Controllers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $123,920 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $59.58
10th percentile $92,210
90th percentile $162,700
Employed locally 130
National median $144,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,210
    25th
    $106,700
    50th (median)
    $123,920
    75th
    $145,790
    90th
    $162,700

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Air Traffic Controllers salary vs area income 158% Median Air Traffic Controllers salary is 58% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,930
    Kansas City, MO-KS $159,120
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $156,870
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $139,690
    San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR $119,560

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,960
    Light Truck Drivers$44,130
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,570
    Driver/Sales Workers$39,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Air Traffic Controllers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Air Traffic Controllers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $59.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.19 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Air Traffic Controllers salaries?

    The median Air Traffic Controllers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 14.3% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Air Traffic Controllers (10th percentile) earn around $92,210 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,700.