Air Traffic Controller Salary in Houston, TX

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How much does an Air Traffic Controller make in Houston, TX? The average Air Traffic Controller salary in Houston, TX is $63,556 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $56,520 and $72,412. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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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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Air Traffic Controller Specialist

Techwise - El Paso , TX

Air Traffic Control Specialist Level : Experienced Job Location : Fort Bliss - El Paso, TX Position Type : Non-Exempt Job Shift : Varies Status : Full Time Job Summary : Serves as an Air Traffic ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 19 days ago

Operations Controller

Flexjet - Cleveland , OH

Communicate with pilots, air traffic control, ground services, and other relevant parties to relay ... Assisting the Senior Operations Controller * Assisting the Managerial team with activating ...

LinkedIn - 63 days ago

Controlled Atmosphere Cold Storage Systems Operator

Okanagan Specialty Fruits - Moses Lake , WA

Research and learn about air flow dynamics specific to our facilities and room loading styles. Make ... Must wear safety vest when in high traffic areas such as in shipping or receiving and May be ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 18 days ago

Air Defense Battle Management Operator

United States Army - Cleveland , OH

Radar Systems Operator, Air Traffic Controller, Network Operations Specialists. About Our Organization: The U.S. Army is wealth of possibilities for your future - whether you are looking to build a ...

Adzuna - 6 days ago

Customer Service Representative (Admin Support)

Aviation Medicine Advisory Service - Centennial , CO

This is a customer service position working closely with our clinical staff to provide assistance to pilots and air traffic controllers seeking FAA medical certification assistance. This position ...

ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago

Airport Operations Specialist

Mojave Air & Space Port - Mojave , CA

... unusual events, and controlling access. Duties and Responsibilities: · Provides continuous ... Air Traffic Control Specialist, Dispatcher, A&P Mechanic, or other aviation disciplines highly ...

LinkedIn - 34 days ago

What does an Air Traffic Controller do?

Common responsibilities of an Air Traffic Controller

Controllers need to be able to prioritize tasks, as they may be required to guide several pilots at the same time and provide assistance during emergencies.

February 03, 2023

Develop skills required to operate all equipment to provide service to pilots.

March 19, 2023

Contact with other agencies is required to exchange general information, to brief particular operational needs, and to review procedures after the completion of Range operations.

April 12, 2023

Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.

April 19, 2023

Assist in the installation/relocation of tactical air traffic control facilities.

May 05, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Air Traffic Controller in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

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56520

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63556

Average Total Cash Compensation

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58571

76250

66410

What is the average salary for Air Traffic Controller in 2024?

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 Houston, TX. The base salary for Air Traffic Controller ranges from $56,520 to $72,412 with the average base salary of $63,556. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,571 to $76,250 with the average total cash compensation of $66,410.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$63,556	$56,520 - $72,412
Bonus	$2,854	$2,051 - $3,838
Total Pay	$66,410	$58,571 - $76,250

* 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 Houston, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,126 - $73,189	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,387 - $73,524	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,654 - $70,023	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,544 - $68,600	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,064 - $65,422	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,421 - $71,004	COMPARE TO Houston, TX

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About Houston, Texas

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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