Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Orlando, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $147,040 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $70.69
10th percentile $85,260
90th percentile $191,280
Employed locally 180
National median $144,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,260
    25th
    $105,680
    50th (median)
    $147,040
    75th
    $169,460
    90th
    $191,280

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Air Traffic Controllers salary vs area income 194% Median Air Traffic Controllers salary is 94% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $164,240
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $145,140
    Florida $144,710
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $139,690

    Related occupations in Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,660
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,140
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,320
    Light Truck Drivers$39,710
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$29,980
    Driver/Sales Workers$34,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Air Traffic Controllers in Orlando, FL is $70.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Air Traffic Controllers salary in Orlando, FL is 1.7% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Air Traffic Controllers (10th percentile) earn around $85,260 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,680.