SOC 53-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Air Traffic Controllers — Nevada
Nevada · 1 metro areas compared
At $140,920, median pay for Air Traffic Controllers in Nevada tracks the national median of $148,080 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $140,920, median pay for Air Traffic Controllers in Nevada tracks the national median of $148,080 closely. Pay ranges from under $80,600 at the tenth percentile to more than $200,160 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $112,110 to $182,250.
Employment stands at 210, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Nevada ranks number 18th out of 43 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Las Vegas records the highest median at $155,500. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 21st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,600 | −45.6% |
| 25th | $112,110 | −24.3% |
| Median (50th) | $140,920 | −4.8% |
| 75th | $182,250 | +23.1% |
| 90th | $200,160 | +35.2% |
| Mean | $143,990 | −2.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas | $155,500 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $140,920 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$140,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$140,920US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $140,920 a year, 4.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $80,600 to $200,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 210 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 18th of 43 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Vegas, at $155,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Air Traffic Controllers in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $140,920, or $67.75 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $148,080, so pay in Nevada is 4.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Nevada earns more than $200,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $80,600 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Las Vegas, at $155,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 210 jobs in this occupation in Nevada. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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