How much does an air traffic controller make in Florida?
$147,500a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in Florida. That is $70.93 an hour or $12,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $70.93
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,660Median: $147,500Highest 10%: $196,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,660 | $41.66 | |
| 25th | $108,000 | $51.92 | |
| Median | $147,500 | $70.93 | |
| 75th | $178,400 | $85.78 | |
| 90th | $196,000 | $94.21 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jacksonville, FL | $170,100 |
| Miami, FL | $162,100 |
| Tampa, FL | $150,700 |
| Orlando, FL | $147,800 |
| Deltona, FL | $142,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for air traffic controllers.
| 12. Utah | $158,300 |
| 13. Tennessee | $157,300 |
| 14. New Mexico | $148,600 |
| 15. Florida | $147,500 |
| 16. New York | $145,000 |
| 17. Connecticut | $140,900 |
| 18. Nevada | $140,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $70.93 ($147,500 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Florida than the national average?
Yes: $147,500 against $148,100 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Florida rank for air traffic controller pay?
Florida ranks 15 of 43 states.
Which city in Florida pays air traffic controllers the most?
Jacksonville, FL, with a median of $170,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.