What are the main factors that influence a Combat Controller's salary?

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

How does experience change A Combat Controller's salary?

A Combat Controller's salary grows with experience: a Maintenance Planner I (0-2 years)earns $72,648, a Combat Controller (2-4 years)earns $95,151, a Maintenance Planner III (4-7 years)earns $119,550, a Maintenance Planner IV (7+ years)earns $137,638, a Maintenance Planning Supervisor (7+ years)earns $119,590,

What are the highest paying states for a Combat Controller?

Combat Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Combat Controller roles are District of Columbia $98,943, California $98,568, Massachusetts $97,254. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Combat Controller roles make?

Salaries for Combat Controller level roles vary by specialization: Controller: $253,627; Combat Engineer: $108,584; Combat Systems Engineer: $90,241; Combat Systems Officer: $81,158; Combat Soldier: $49,284.

Combat Controller Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Combat Controller make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Combat Controller in Rhode Island is $92,652 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,389
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,656 to $102,460
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,735

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Combat Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,460	$8,538	$1,970	$49
Average	$92,652	$7,721	$1,782	$45
25th Percentile	$80,656	$6,721	$1,551	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Combat Controller Salaries

A Combat 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 Combat Controller Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Combat 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): $72,648
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,151
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,550
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,638
Expert (over 8 years): $119,590

Levels	Salary
Maintenan... Level Combat Controller	$72,648
Combat Co... Level Combat Controller	$95,151
Maintenan... Level Combat Controller	$119,550
Maintenan... Level Combat Controller	$137,638
Maintenan... Level Combat Controller	$119,590

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

District of Columbia: $98,943.
California: $98,568.
Massachusetts: $97,254.

District of Columbia $98,943 California $98,568 Massachusetts $97,254 Washington $96,897 New Jersey $96,861 Alaska $96,736 Connecticut $95,503 New York $95,002

Hawaii $93,403 Rhode Island $92,652 Maryland $92,142 Minnesota $91,445 Colorado $91,177 Illinois $91,088 Oregon $90,748 Delaware $90,498

New Hampshire $90,341 Virginia $89,989 Pennsylvania $88,961 Nevada $88,443 North Dakota $88,273 Michigan $88,005 Wisconsin $87,907 Vermont $87,710

Texas $87,165 Maine $87,129 Arizona $87,076 Ohio $87,013 Georgia $86,191 Indiana $85,780 Wyoming $85,699 Utah $85,574

Iowa $85,521 Kansas $85,092 Louisiana $84,967 North Carolina $84,922 Missouri $84,904 Florida $84,556 Montana $84,368 Nebraska $84,189

Kentucky $84,091 South Carolina $83,733 Tennessee $83,510 Idaho $83,421 New Mexico $82,768 Oklahoma $82,625 Alabama $82,098 South Dakota $81,213

Arkansas $80,731 West Virginia $80,472 Mississippi $79,694

Top Paying Cities for Combat 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: $94,171
Albion: $92,607
Ashaway: $94,528

Adamsville, RI $94,171 Albion, RI $92,607 Ashaway, RI $94,528 Barrington, RI $92,607 Block Island, RI $94,037 Bradford, RI $94,466 Bristol, RI $92,518 Carolina, RI $93,697

Charlestown, RI $93,796 Chepachet, RI $92,428 Clayville, RI $92,518 Coventry, RI $92,428 West Greenwich, RI $92,366 East Greenwich, RI $92,491 Exeter, RI $94,466 Fiskeville, RI $92,607

Forestdale, RI $92,518 Foster, RI $92,366 Glendale, RI $92,366 Greene, RI $93,403 Greenville, RI $92,607 Harmony, RI $92,580 Harrisville, RI $92,428 Hope, RI $92,607

Hope Valley, RI $94,528 Hopkinton, RI $94,555 Jamestown, RI $93,608 Kenyon, RI $94,439 Little Compton, RI $94,135 Manville, RI $92,607 Mapleville, RI $92,366 Newport, RI $93,626

Middletown, RI $94,019 North Kingstown, RI $92,339 North Scituate, RI $92,580 Oakland, RI $92,455 Pascoag, RI $92,402 Pawtucket, RI $92,607 Central Falls, RI $92,607 Cumberland, RI $92,607

Lincoln, RI $92,607 Portsmouth, RI $93,251 Prudence Island, RI $92,428 Rockville, RI $94,555 Saunderstown, RI $93,662 Shannock, RI $94,412 Slatersville, RI $92,518 Slocum, RI $93,662

Tiverton, RI $94,198 Wakefield, RI $93,563 Kingston, RI $93,581 Narragansett, RI $93,599 Peace Dale, RI $93,563 Warren, RI $92,580 Warwick, RI $92,607 Westerly, RI $94,582

West Kingston, RI $93,635 West Warwick, RI $92,607 Wood River Junction, RI $94,466 Woonsocket, RI $92,518 North Smithfield, RI $92,580 Wyoming, RI $94,439 Providence, RI $92,607 Cranston, RI $92,607

North Providence, RI $92,607 East Providence, RI $92,607 Riverside, RI $92,607 Rumford, RI $92,607 Smithfield, RI $92,607 Johnston, RI $92,607

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

Understanding how a Combat 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 April 01, 2026

$80,656

Average $92,652/year

$102,460

$6,721

Average $7,721/month

$8,538

$1,551

Average $1,782/week

$1,970

$39

Average $45/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,460	$8,538	$1,970	$49
Average	$92,652	$7,721	$1,782	$45
25th Percentile	$80,656	$6,721	$1,551	$39

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