As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Flight Director in New Mexico is $146,573, equivalent to $70 per hour, $2,819 weekly, or $12,214 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Flight Director in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Flight Director in New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $109,395 to $193,253. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($127,112) and 75th percentile ($171,007), while top earners (90th percentile) make $193,253 per year. This $43,895 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Mexico Flight Director often earn 7.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 26 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 nationwide for Flight Director job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Flight Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Flight Director Salary $109,395 NM May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Flight Director Salary $127,112 NM May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Flight Director Salary $146,573 NM May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Flight Director Salary $171,007 NM May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Flight Director Salary $193,253 NM May 18, 2021
25% $127,112 10% $109,395 90% $193,253 75% $171,007 $146,573 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Flight Director ?

Flight controllers are personnel who aid space flight by working in such Mission Control Centers as NASA's Mission Control Center or ESA's European Space Operations Centre. Flight controllers work at computer consoles and use telemetry to monitor various technical aspects of a space mission in real time. Each controller is an expert in a specific area and constantly communicates with additional experts in the "back room". The flight director, who leads the flight controllers, monitors the activities of a team of flight controllers, and has overall responsibility for success and safety. This a...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $133,151 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $142,170 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $136,361 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $143,699 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $142,170 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $141,865 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $134,068 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $142,170 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $137,737 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $142,170 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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    Flight Director

    5 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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