Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $164,240 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $78.96
10th percentile $86,690
90th percentile $204,800
Employed locally 710
National median $144,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,690
    25th
    $121,040
    50th (median)
    $164,240
    75th
    $183,540
    90th
    $204,800

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Air Traffic Controllers salary vs area income 224% Median Air Traffic Controllers salary is 124% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Air Traffic Controllers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $192,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,930
    Virginia $185,890
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $184,930
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $182,890
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $182,310

    Nearby metros — Air Traffic Controllers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jacksonville, FL $166,940
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $147,040
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $145,140
    Florida $144,710
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $139,690

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,180
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,710
    Light Truck Drivers $41,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $27,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Air Traffic Controllers make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Air Traffic Controllers in Miami, FL is $78.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.67 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Air Traffic Controllers salaries?

    The median Air Traffic Controllers salary in Miami, FL is 13.6% above the national median of $144,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Air Traffic Controllers in Miami?

    Entry-level Air Traffic Controllers (10th percentile) earn around $86,690 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $121,040.