Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Missouri

Air traffic controllers in Missouri earn the most in Kansas City (average $153,000 a year) and the least in St. Louis ($129,420), across the 2 Missouri metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the air traffic controllers average at $125,950 and the median at $122,200 for 260 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $146,490.

Air Traffic Controllers average salary by city in Missouri

Kansas City$153,000
St. Louis$129,420

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kansas City	$153,000	$161,700	$126,480	$108,058	93
St. Louis	$129,420	$127,630	$110,260	$93,285	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Air Traffic Controllers salary in other states

Air Traffic Controllers salary by city and state

More about pay in Missouri

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-2021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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