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Air Traffic Controllers in Florida

Want to work in Florida as an Air Traffic Controller? Read this first!

6.7% Jobs Projection
190 Job Openings
  • Projected employment for Air Traffic Controllers in Florida is growing faster than average.

How Many Air Traffic Controllers Work in Florida?

There were 1,770 Air Traffic Controllers employed in this state in 2017.

Job Projections for Florida

Jobs for Air Traffic Controllers in this state are growing at a rate of 6.7% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 3.6%.

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Florida Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 190 annual job openings, and 2,070 total jobs in 2026 for Air Traffic Controllers in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 2,400 annual jobs and 25,800 total jobs in 2026.

What do Air Traffic Controllers Make in Florida?

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $61.52 an hour.

Top Florida Metros for Air Traffic Controllers

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Air Traffic Controllers.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Jacksonville, FL 420 $132,200
Panama City, FL 160 n/a
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL 80 $88,210

Top States for Air Traffic Controllers Employment

The table below shows the states where most Air Traffic Controllers work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
California 2,240 $141,970
Texas 1,880 $142,980
New York 1,230 $135,230
Virginia 1,090 $150,880
Georgia 990 $145,770
Illinois 940 $150,960
Colorado 710 $136,610
Ohio 690 $139,970
Indiana 620 $131,250
Minnesota 600 $141,360
North Carolina 520 $100,710
New Hampshire 440 $146,080
Kansas 420 $133,040
Pennsylvania 400 $109,900
Arizona 380 $103,350
Utah 370 $125,600
Michigan 360 $99,360
Oklahoma 360 $109,230
New Mexico 340 $122,090
Louisiana 290 $82,630

Below are the states where Air Traffic Controllers get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
Illinois $150,960
Virginia $150,880
New Hampshire $146,080
Georgia $145,770
Texas $142,980
California $141,970
Minnesota $141,360
Ohio $139,970
Colorado $136,610
New York $135,230

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