What are the main factors that influence an Air Traffic Controller Trainee's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Air Traffic Controller Trainee's salary?

An Air Traffic Controller Trainee's salary grows with experience: a Contact Center Traffic and Scheduling Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $53,870, a Air Traffic Controller Trainee (2-4 years)earns $59,697, a Contact Center Traffic and Scheduling Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $75,233, a Contact Center Traffic and Scheduling Supervisor (7+ years)earns $84,483, a Contact Center Traffic and Scheduling Manager (7+ years)earns $122,032,

What are the highest paying states for an Air Traffic Controller Trainee?

Air Traffic Controller Trainee salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Air Traffic Controller Trainee roles are District of Columbia $63,294, California $63,054, Massachusetts $62,213. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Air Traffic Controller Trainee roles make?

Salaries for Air Traffic Controller Trainee level roles vary by specialization: Rail Traffic Controller: $257,578; Air Traffic Manager: $128,865; Air Controller: $87,985; Air Traffic Controller Specialist: $70,650; Air Traffic Control Specialist Trainee: $68,566.

Air Traffic Controller Trainee Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Air Traffic Controller Trainee make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Air Traffic Controller Trainee in Rhode Island is $59,681 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, an Air Traffic Controller Trainee's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,143
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,767 to $67,774
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,383

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Air Traffic Controller Trainee Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,774	$5,648	$1,303	$33
Average	$59,681	$4,973	$1,148	$29
25th Percentile	$53,767	$4,481	$1,034	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Air Traffic Controller Trainee Salaries

An Air Traffic Controller Trainee's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Air Traffic Controller Trainee Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Air Traffic Controller Trainee's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,870
Early Career (1-2 years): $59,697
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $75,233
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,483
Expert (over 8 years): $122,032

Levels	Salary
Contact C... Level Air Traffic Controller Trainee	$53,870
Air Traff... Level Air Traffic Controller Trainee	$59,697
Contact C... Level Air Traffic Controller Trainee	$75,233
Contact C... Level Air Traffic Controller Trainee	$84,483
Contact C... Level Air Traffic Controller Trainee	$122,032

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How Do Air Traffic Controller Trainee Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Air Traffic Controller Trainees. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $63,294.
California: $63,054.
Massachusetts: $62,213.

District of Columbia $63,294 California $63,054 Massachusetts $62,213 Washington $61,985 New Jersey $61,962 Alaska $61,882 Connecticut $61,093 New York $60,773

Hawaii $59,749 Rhode Island $59,269 Maryland $58,943 Minnesota $58,497 Colorado $58,326 Illinois $58,269 Oregon $58,052 Delaware $57,891

New Hampshire $57,791 Virginia $57,566 Pennsylvania $56,908 Nevada $56,577 North Dakota $56,468 Michigan $56,297 Wisconsin $56,234 Vermont $56,108

Texas $55,759 Maine $55,736 Arizona $55,702 Ohio $55,662 Georgia $55,136 Indiana $54,873 Wyoming $54,822 Utah $54,742

Iowa $54,707 Kansas $54,433 Louisiana $54,353 North Carolina $54,324 Missouri $54,313 Florida $54,090 Montana $53,970 Nebraska $53,856

Kentucky $53,793 South Carolina $53,564 Tennessee $53,421 Idaho $53,364 New Mexico $52,947 Oklahoma $52,855 Alabama $52,518 South Dakota $51,952

Arkansas $51,643 West Virginia $51,477 Mississippi $50,980

Top Paying Cities for Air Traffic Controller Trainees

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $60,241
Albion: $59,241
Ashaway: $60,470

Adamsville, RI $60,241 Albion, RI $59,241 Ashaway, RI $60,470 Barrington, RI $59,241 Block Island, RI $60,155 Bradford, RI $60,430 Bristol, RI $59,183 Carolina, RI $59,938

Charlestown, RI $60,001 Chepachet, RI $59,126 Clayville, RI $59,183 Coventry, RI $59,126 West Greenwich, RI $59,086 East Greenwich, RI $59,166 Exeter, RI $60,430 Fiskeville, RI $59,241

Forestdale, RI $59,183 Foster, RI $59,086 Glendale, RI $59,086 Greene, RI $59,749 Greenville, RI $59,241 Harmony, RI $59,223 Harrisville, RI $59,126 Hope, RI $59,241

Hope Valley, RI $60,470 Hopkinton, RI $60,487 Jamestown, RI $59,881 Kenyon, RI $60,412 Little Compton, RI $60,218 Manville, RI $59,241 Mapleville, RI $59,086 Newport, RI $59,892

Middletown, RI $60,144 North Kingstown, RI $59,069 North Scituate, RI $59,223 Oakland, RI $59,143 Pascoag, RI $59,109 Pawtucket, RI $59,241 Central Falls, RI $59,241 Cumberland, RI $59,241

Lincoln, RI $59,241 Portsmouth, RI $59,652 Prudence Island, RI $59,126 Rockville, RI $60,487 Saunderstown, RI $59,915 Shannock, RI $60,395 Slatersville, RI $59,183 Slocum, RI $59,915

Tiverton, RI $60,258 Wakefield, RI $59,852 Kingston, RI $59,864 Narragansett, RI $59,875 Peace Dale, RI $59,852 Warren, RI $59,223 Warwick, RI $59,241 Westerly, RI $60,504

West Kingston, RI $59,898 West Warwick, RI $59,241 Wood River Junction, RI $60,430 Woonsocket, RI $59,183 North Smithfield, RI $59,223 Wyoming, RI $60,412 Providence, RI $59,241 Cranston, RI $59,241

North Providence, RI $59,241 East Providence, RI $59,241 Riverside, RI $59,241 Rumford, RI $59,241 Smithfield, RI $59,241 Johnston, RI $59,241

Air Traffic Controller Trainee Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Air Traffic Controller Trainee's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$53,767

Average $59,681/year

$67,774

$4,481

Average $4,973/month

$5,648

$1,034

Average $1,148/week

$1,303

$26

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,774	$5,648	$1,303	$33
Average	$59,681	$4,973	$1,148	$29
25th Percentile	$53,767	$4,481	$1,034	$26

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