Air Traffic Controller Salary in Alamogordo, NM

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How much does an Air Traffic Controller make?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Air Traffic Controller in Alamogordo, NM is $57,877. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,472 to $65,939, with most professionals earning between $45,640 and $73,279.

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What is an Air Traffic Controller?

Air traffic controllers often abbreviated ATC are personnel responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic in the global air traffic control system. Usually stationed in air traffic control centers and control towers on the ground, they monitor the position, speed, and altitude of aircraft in their assigned airspace visually and by radar, and give directions to the pilots by radio. The position of Air Traffic Controller is one that requires highly specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. Controllers apply separation rules to keep aircraft at a safe distance from ...

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Average Salary Range for Air Traffic Controller in Alamogordo, NM

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What is the average salary for Air Traffic Controller in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Air Traffic Controller in Alamogordo, NM. The base salary for Air Traffic Controller ranges from $51,472 to $65,939 with the average base salary of $57,877. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,338 to $69,437 with the average total cash compensation of $60,478.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $57,877 $51,472 - $65,939
Bonus $2,601 $1,866 - $3,498
Total Pay $60,478 $53,338 - $69,437
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Air Traffic Controller Salary Near Alamogordo, NM

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Alamogordo, NM
CITY, STATE Las Cruces, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,048 - $62,834 COMPARE TO Alamogordo, NM
CITY, STATE El Paso, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,472 - $64,658 COMPARE TO Alamogordo, NM
CITY, STATE Sunland Park, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,472 - $64,658 COMPARE TO Alamogordo, NM
CITY, STATE Roswell, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,606 - $64,830 COMPARE TO Alamogordo, NM
CITY, STATE Hobbs, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,512 - $65,991 COMPARE TO Alamogordo, NM
CITY, STATE Albuquerque, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,255 - $69,505 COMPARE TO Alamogordo, NM
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About Alamogordo, New Mexico    As of 2010, Alamogordo had a total area of 19.3 square miles (50.0 km2), all of it land. The city is located at an elevation of 4,336 feet (1,322 m) o....More

Alamogordo, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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