Air Traffic Controllers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $145,140 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $69.78
10th percentile $85,530
90th percentile $182,710
Employed locally 120
National median $144,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,530
    25th
    $107,140
    50th (median)
    $145,140
    75th
    $172,330
    90th
    $182,710

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Air Traffic Controllers salary vs area income 204% Median Air Traffic Controllers salary is 104% 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $147,040
    Florida $144,710
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $139,690

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,130
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,810
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,760
    Light Truck Drivers $39,340
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $26,840
    Driver/Sales Workers $27,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Air Traffic Controllers in Tampa, FL is $69.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Air Traffic Controllers salary in Tampa, FL is 0.4% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Air Traffic Controllers (10th percentile) earn around $85,530 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,140.