What are the main factors that influence a Control Tower Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Control Tower Operator?

Control Tower Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Control Tower Operator roles are District of Columbia $54,492, California $54,285, Massachusetts $53,562. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Control Tower Operator roles make?

Salaries for Control Tower Operator level roles vary by specialization: Pest Control Operator: $91,522; Control Operator: $80,863; Ballast Control Operator: $60,646; Solids Control Operator: $58,158; Network Control Operator: $54,919.

Control Tower Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Control Tower Operator make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Control Tower Operator in Delaware is $49,841 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Control Tower Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,980
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,110 to $56,195
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,623

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Control Tower Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,195	$4,683	$1,081	$27
Average	$49,841	$4,153	$958	$24
25th Percentile	$47,110	$3,926	$906	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Control Tower Operator Salaries

A Control Tower Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Control Tower Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Control Tower Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $54,492.
California: $54,285.
Massachusetts: $53,562.

District of Columbia $54,492 California $54,285 Massachusetts $53,562 Washington $53,365 New Jersey $53,345 Alaska $53,276 Connecticut $52,597 New York $52,322

Hawaii $51,441 Rhode Island $51,027 Maryland $50,747 Minnesota $50,363 Colorado $50,215 Illinois $50,166 Oregon $49,979 Delaware $49,841

New Hampshire $49,755 Virginia $49,561 Pennsylvania $48,995 Nevada $48,709 North Dakota $48,616 Michigan $48,468 Wisconsin $48,414 Vermont $48,306

Texas $48,005 Maine $47,986 Arizona $47,956 Ohio $47,922 Georgia $47,469 Indiana $47,243 Wyoming $47,198 Utah $47,129

Iowa $47,100 Kansas $46,864 Louisiana $46,795 North Carolina $46,770 Missouri $46,760 Florida $46,568 Montana $46,465 Nebraska $46,366

Kentucky $46,312 South Carolina $46,115 Tennessee $45,992 Idaho $45,943 New Mexico $45,584 Oklahoma $45,505 Alabama $45,215 South Dakota $44,728

Arkansas $44,462 West Virginia $44,319 Mississippi $43,891

Top Paying Cities for Control Tower Operators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $51,583
Little Creek: $51,106
Magnolia: $51,318

Lincoln, DE $51,583 Little Creek, DE $51,106 Magnolia, DE $51,318 Milford, DE $51,583 Marydel, DE $50,914 Millsboro, DE $51,583 Millville, DE $51,928 Milton, DE $51,583

Nassau, DE $51,583 Ocean View, DE $51,928 Rehoboth Beach, DE $51,928 Seaford, DE $51,042 Selbyville, DE $51,928 Smyrna, DE $50,855 Viola, DE $51,318 Woodside, DE $51,170

Bear, DE $50,481 Newark, DE $50,501 Claymont, DE $50,540 Delaware City, DE $50,501 Hockessin, DE $50,540 Kirkwood, DE $50,501 Middletown, DE $50,752 Montchanin, DE $50,540

New Castle, DE $50,540 Odessa, DE $50,821 Port Penn, DE $50,363 Rockland, DE $50,540 Saint Georges, DE $50,501 Townsend, DE $50,747 Winterthur, DE $50,540 Lewes, DE $51,583

Wilmington, DE $50,540 Dover, DE $51,081 Dover Afb, DE $51,200 Bethany Beach, DE $51,928 Bethel, DE $51,042 Bridgeville, DE $51,583 Camden Wyoming, DE $51,136 Cheswold, DE $50,963

Clayton, DE $50,835 Dagsboro, DE $51,928 Delmar, DE $51,042 Ellendale, DE $51,583 Felton, DE $51,583 Fenwick Island, DE $51,928 Frankford, DE $51,928 Frederica, DE $51,583

Georgetown, DE $51,583 Greenwood, DE $51,583 Harbeson, DE $51,583 Harrington, DE $51,583 Hartly, DE $50,811 Houston, DE $51,583 Kenton, DE $50,835 Laurel, DE $51,042

Yorklyn, DE $50,540

Control Tower Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Control Tower Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$47,110

Average $49,841/year

$56,195

$3,926

Average $4,153/month

$4,683

$906

Average $958/week

$1,081

$23

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,195	$4,683	$1,081	$27
Average	$49,841	$4,153	$958	$24
25th Percentile	$47,110	$3,926	$906	$23

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