Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers pay in Florida
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in Florida earn an average of $254,420 a year. That is $34,230 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $288,650. The best-paying metro area is Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL at $293,430.
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Florida vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $288,650 | – |
| Florida | $254,420 | – |
| Georgia | $476,310 | – |
| Alabama | $155,520 | – |
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- Flight Attendants$58,050
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- Air Traffic Controllers$144,140
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- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,260
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38,360
Average pay, Florida, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers make in Florida?
The average is $254,420 a year, and the median is $225,020. That is $34,230 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $288,650.
Where in Florida do they earn the most?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL ($293,430), followed by Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL ($259,790). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL ($129,100).
How does Florida rank?
Florida ranks #13 of 37 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.