SOC 53-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Air Traffic Controllers — Oklahoma
Oklahoma · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Oklahoma is $123,220 a year, trailing the national median of $148,080 by 16.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Oklahoma is $123,220 a year, trailing the national median of $148,080 by 16.8%. Half of workers earn between $98,680 and $150,260. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $78,340 and the ninetieth at $169,980.
The area has 270 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Among the 43 states with published data for this occupation, Oklahoma ranks 28th by median wage. Oklahoma City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $146,520. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 36th of 710 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,340 | −47.1% |
| 25th | $98,680 | −33.4% |
| Median (50th) | $123,220 | −16.8% |
| 75th | $150,260 | +1.5% |
| 90th | $169,980 | +14.8% |
| Mean | $125,280 | −15.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $146,520 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $123,220 goes as far as $140,342 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$123,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$140,342US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $123,220 a year, 16.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $78,340 to $169,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 28th of 43 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $146,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Air Traffic Controllers in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $123,220, or $59.24 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 Oklahoma is 16.8% 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 Oklahoma earns more than $169,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $78,340 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 Oklahoma City, at $146,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma. 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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