Quick answer: The Deltona metro employs about 110 commercial pilots (BLS OEWS, May 2025), and licensing is set at the state level, through the FAA and the flight schools you are considering.
Licensing
Licensing is a state matter, not a city one. Aviation is federally regulated rather than state licensed. The FAA issues pilot certificates and ratings, and the requirements are national and uniform - which makes this one of the few credentials on the site that does not vary by state. Programs may hold AABI accreditation, and some hold FAA authority that reduces the flight hours required for an airline transport certificate.
See the Florida licensing and pay overview for the statewide picture, and confirm current requirements with the FAA and the flight schools you are considering.
Schools Near You
Schools in our database near this area, ranked by BOC Score. The list favors schools with a related program on record, but program availability and delivery format change, so confirm directly with any school that it currently offers the program you want.
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This page lists 10 schools
within 111 miles, closest group first, then ordered by
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9 of them carry a score.
1 does not have enough federal
outcome data to score, and appears last rather than being hidden.
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Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%
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#1
Florida State College at Jacksonville
📍
Jacksonville, FL
•102.4 miles away•BOC Score
72.4
Commercial Pilots in the Deltona area earn a median $77,750 per year, below the national median of $123,220 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Aviation Pay in Deltona, FL
Metric
Deltona metro
Florida
National
Median annual wage
$77,750
$121,890
$123,220
10th percentile
$44,840
$62,590
$58,850
25th percentile
$55,740
$98,460
$84,540
75th percentile
$127,280
$202,340
$190,440
90th percentile
$198,220
$229,110
$266,620
Employment
110
6,340
47,630
Location quotient
1.65
-
1.00
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Metro figures cover the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area.
What the Numbers Say About This Market
The Deltona median of $77,750 is below the national median of $123,220, and below the Florida statewide median of $121,890 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The metro’s location quotient of 1.65 means commercial pilots are more concentrated here than in the average U.S. labor market (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Higher concentration generally means more employers competing for the same people, and an easier job change later.
Pilot employment concentrates around airline hubs, cargo operations and corporate aviation bases rather than following population.
Wage and employment figures describe the occupation as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not the graduates of any particular program, and individual outcomes may vary. Licensing rules change; confirm current requirements with the responsible state board before enrolling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do commercial pilots make in Deltona?
The median annual wage for commercial pilots in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area is $77,750, below the national median of $123,220 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
How many commercial pilots work in the Deltona area?
The Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area employs about 110 commercial pilots (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Do commercial pilots in Deltona need a license?
Licensing is handled at state level rather than by city. Aviation is federally regulated rather than state licensed. The FAA issues pilot certificates and ratings, and the requirements are national and uniform - which makes this one of the few credentials on the site that does not vary by state. Programs may hold AABI accreditation, and some hold FAA authority that reduces the flight hours required for an airline transport certificate. Confirm current requirements with the FAA and the flight schools you are considering.
Can I study aviation online from Deltona?
The academic portion of these programs is widely available online for working adults, while labs, clinical hours or supervised field work are completed in person. Check that the program's accreditation satisfies the FAA and the flight schools you are considering.
Is Deltona a better market than the rest of Florida?
The Deltona metro median is $77,750 against a statewide median of $121,890 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Compare that gap with the difference in living costs before treating it as a raise.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Commercial Pilots (SOC 53-2012), national, state and metropolitan estimates
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, 2024-34
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook - education and licensing requirements
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