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

An Air Controller's salary grows with experience: starting around $85,375 for beginners, reaching about $88,276 at mid-level, and approach $97,956 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Air Controller?

Air Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Air Controller roles are District of Columbia $97,417, California $97,048, Massachusetts $95,754. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Air Controller roles make?

Salaries for Air Controller level roles vary by specialization: Controller: $253,229; Assistant Controller: $162,981; Air Traffic Controller Specialist: $70,650; Air Engineer: $63,652; On-Air Personality: $62,858.

Air Controller Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Air Controller make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Air Controller in Rhode Island is $91,857 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,470
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,357 to $115,209
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,067

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Air Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,209	$9,601	$2,216	$55
Average	$91,857	$7,655	$1,766	$44
25th Percentile	$78,357	$6,530	$1,507	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Air Controller Salaries

An Air Controller'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 Controller Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Air Controller'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): $85,375
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,181
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,276
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $93,509
Expert (over 8 years): $97,956

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Air Controller	$85,375
Intermediate Level Air Controller	$86,181
Senior Level Air Controller	$88,276
Specialist Level Air Controller	$93,509
Expert Level Air Controller	$97,956

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How Do Air Controller 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 Controllers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $97,417.
California: $97,048.
Massachusetts: $95,754.

District of Columbia $97,417 California $97,048 Massachusetts $95,754 Washington $95,402 New Jersey $95,367 Alaska $95,244 Connecticut $94,030 New York $93,537

Hawaii $91,962 Rhode Island $91,223 Maryland $90,722 Minnesota $90,035 Colorado $89,771 Illinois $89,683 Oregon $89,349 Delaware $89,103

New Hampshire $88,948 Virginia $88,601 Pennsylvania $87,589 Nevada $87,079 North Dakota $86,912 Michigan $86,648 Wisconsin $86,551 Vermont $86,358

Texas $85,821 Maine $85,786 Arizona $85,733 Ohio $85,671 Georgia $84,862 Indiana $84,457 Wyoming $84,378 Utah $84,255

Iowa $84,202 Kansas $83,780 Louisiana $83,656 North Carolina $83,612 Missouri $83,595 Florida $83,252 Montana $83,067 Nebraska $82,891

Kentucky $82,794 South Carolina $82,442 Tennessee $82,222 Idaho $82,134 New Mexico $81,492 Oklahoma $81,351 Alabama $80,832 South Dakota $79,961

Arkansas $79,486 West Virginia $79,231 Mississippi $78,465

Top Paying Cities for Air Controllers

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: $92,719
Albion: $91,179
Ashaway: $93,071

Adamsville, RI $92,719 Albion, RI $91,179 Ashaway, RI $93,071 Barrington, RI $91,179 Block Island, RI $92,587 Bradford, RI $93,009 Bristol, RI $91,091 Carolina, RI $92,253

Charlestown, RI $92,349 Chepachet, RI $91,003 Clayville, RI $91,091 Coventry, RI $91,003 West Greenwich, RI $90,942 East Greenwich, RI $91,065 Exeter, RI $93,009 Fiskeville, RI $91,179

Forestdale, RI $91,091 Foster, RI $90,942 Glendale, RI $90,942 Greene, RI $91,962 Greenville, RI $91,179 Harmony, RI $91,153 Harrisville, RI $91,003 Hope, RI $91,179

Hope Valley, RI $93,071 Hopkinton, RI $93,097 Jamestown, RI $92,165 Kenyon, RI $92,983 Little Compton, RI $92,684 Manville, RI $91,179 Mapleville, RI $90,942 Newport, RI $92,182

Middletown, RI $92,569 North Kingstown, RI $90,915 North Scituate, RI $91,153 Oakland, RI $91,030 Pascoag, RI $90,977 Pawtucket, RI $91,179 Central Falls, RI $91,179 Cumberland, RI $91,179

Lincoln, RI $91,179 Portsmouth, RI $91,813 Prudence Island, RI $91,003 Rockville, RI $93,097 Saunderstown, RI $92,217 Shannock, RI $92,956 Slatersville, RI $91,091 Slocum, RI $92,217

Tiverton, RI $92,745 Wakefield, RI $92,121 Kingston, RI $92,138 Narragansett, RI $92,156 Peace Dale, RI $92,121 Warren, RI $91,153 Warwick, RI $91,179 Westerly, RI $93,124

West Kingston, RI $92,191 West Warwick, RI $91,179 Wood River Junction, RI $93,009 Woonsocket, RI $91,091 North Smithfield, RI $91,153 Wyoming, RI $92,983 Providence, RI $91,179 Cranston, RI $91,179

North Providence, RI $91,179 East Providence, RI $91,179 Riverside, RI $91,179 Rumford, RI $91,179 Smithfield, RI $91,179 Johnston, RI $91,179

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

Understanding how an Air Controller'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

$78,357

Average $91,857/year

$115,209

$6,530

Average $7,655/month

$9,601

$1,507

Average $1,766/week

$2,216

$38

Average $44/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,209	$9,601	$2,216	$55
Average	$91,857	$7,655	$1,766	$44
25th Percentile	$78,357	$6,530	$1,507	$38

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