Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Florida

Air traffic controllers in Florida earn the most in Jacksonville (average $156,710 a year) and the least in Deltona ($122,190), across the 5 Florida metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the air traffic controllers average at $144,140 and the median at $147,530 for 1,950 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $146,490.

Air Traffic Controllers average salary by city in Florida

Jacksonville$156,710
Miami$154,760
Tampa$146,150
Orlando$145,830
Deltona$122,190

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Jacksonville	$156,710	$170,120	$134,700	$118,377	99
Miami	$154,760	$162,140	$117,440	$117,044	114
Tampa	$146,150	$150,700	$110,930	$111,160	101
Orlando	$145,830	$147,800	$114,360	$110,941	101
Deltona	$122,190	$142,880	$85,390	$94,783	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Florida has no state income tax. 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 Florida

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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