Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Illinois
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Illinois
$175,090
National Median
$144,580
Employment
1,000
Entry Level (10th)
$75,490
Top Earners (90th)
$221,890
How Illinois Compares
Illinois pays $30,510 more than the national median for air traffic controllerss.
There are 0.165 air traffic controllers jobs per 1,000 workers in Illinois (location quotient: 1.14).
Other States for Air Traffic Controllers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $185,890 | 1,130 |
| Minnesota | $176,030 | 630 |
| Georgia | $174,600 | 970 |
| Colorado | $172,310 | 780 |
| Texas | $167,710 | 2,020 |
| Washington | $164,070 | 600 |
| Kansas | $156,620 | 410 |
| Utah | $156,120 | 350 |
| Indiana | $155,790 | 620 |
| Tennessee | $153,670 | 610 |
| California | $152,010 | 2,260 |
| Nevada | $147,700 | 210 |
| New Mexico | $145,290 | 360 |
| Florida | $144,710 | 1,980 |
| New York | $142,190 | 1,190 |
| Hawaii | $142,040 | 220 |
| New Jersey | $135,470 | 210 |
| Arizona | $130,960 | 380 |
| Pennsylvania | $129,310 | 410 |
| Kentucky | $126,550 | 210 |