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Air Traffic Controller Salary in Lafayette, Louisiana

The median air traffic controller salary in Lafayette, LA is $120,894 per year, which is 12% below the national median and 3.3% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$120,894
vs State Avg
$-4,122
vs National
$-16,486
Cost of Living
88%

Air Traffic Controller Salary in Lafayette by Experience

In Lafayette, an entry-level air traffic controller earns around $74,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $167,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 88% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$74,800
$-10,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$123,200
$-16,800 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$167,200
$-22,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lafayette, LA

Percentile Lafayette
10th Percentile $72,160
25th Percentile $95,040
Median (50th) $120,894
75th Percentile $154,000
90th Percentile $174,240

Air Traffic Controller Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$134,632
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$126,390
Pop. 227,470
Lake Charles, LA
$118,147
Pop. 80,000
Shreveport, LA
$116,773
Pop. 187,593

How to Become a Air Traffic Controller in Lafayette

Education

Most air traffic controller positions require a bachelor's degree. Lafayette and the surrounding Louisiana area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Radar SystemsCommunicationDecision MakingStress ManagementFAA RegulationsSituational Awareness

Job Outlook

Nationally, air traffic controller employment is projected to grow 3% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Lafayette may vary based on local industry and population growth.