verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Air Traffic Controller Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$147,530/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$70.93/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
1,950
public U.S. Median
$148,080
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$142,660 #15 of 43

Air Traffic Controller pay in Florida, explained

Air traffic controllers in Florida earn a median of $147,530 per year ($70.93 per hour), in line with the national median of $148,080. Entry-level workers earn around $86,660, while the most experienced air traffic controllers reach about $195,960. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $147,530 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $147,530 is worth about $142,660 in national buying power — ranking Florida #15 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Air Traffic Controller pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$86,660
$41.66/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$147,530
$70.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$195,960
$94.21/hr

Air Traffic Controller pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $147,530 $142,660
Georgia $178,420 $185,289 −$30,890
Alabama $114,960 $129,426 +$32,570

Air Traffic Controller in Florida: FAQ

How much do air traffic controllers make in Florida?

Air traffic controllers in Florida earn a median of $147,530 per year ($70.93 per hour), compared with $148,080 nationally.

Does Florida pay air traffic controllers well?

At $147,530, Florida pays about the same as the national median for air traffic controllers. An estimated 1,950 work in the state.

Air Traffic Controller salary in other states

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