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

A District Controller's salary grows with experience: starting around $79,282 for beginners, reaching about $80,764 at mid-level, and approach $83,848 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a District Controller?

District Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for District Controller roles are District of Columbia $86,247, California $85,920, Massachusetts $84,775. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of District Controller roles make?

Salaries for District Controller level roles vary by specialization: Controller: $253,627; District Superintendent: $163,832; District Manager: $107,267; District Administrator: $107,250; District Representative: $106,868.

District Controller Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a District Controller make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a District Controller in Rhode Island is $80,764 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,546
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,097 to $89,025
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,385

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District Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,025	$7,419	$1,712	$43
Average	$80,764	$6,730	$1,553	$39
25th Percentile	$70,097	$5,841	$1,348	$34

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Key Factors That Influence District Controller Salaries

A District 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 District Controller Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a District 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): $79,282
Early Career (1-2 years): $79,727
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $80,764
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,949
Expert (over 8 years): $83,848

Levels	Salary
Entry Level District Controller	$79,282
Intermediate Level District Controller	$79,727
Senior Level District Controller	$80,764
Specialist Level District Controller	$81,949
Expert Level District Controller	$83,848

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

District of Columbia: $86,247.
California: $85,920.
Massachusetts: $84,775.

District of Columbia $86,247 California $85,920 Massachusetts $84,775 Washington $84,464 New Jersey $84,432 Alaska $84,323 Connecticut $83,248 New York $82,812

Hawaii $81,418 Rhode Island $80,764 Maryland $80,319 Minnesota $79,712 Colorado $79,478 Illinois $79,400 Oregon $79,104 Delaware $78,886

New Hampshire $78,749 Virginia $78,442 Pennsylvania $77,546 Nevada $77,095 North Dakota $76,947 Michigan $76,713 Wisconsin $76,627 Vermont $76,456

Texas $75,981 Maine $75,949 Arizona $75,903 Ohio $75,848 Georgia $75,132 Indiana $74,773 Wyoming $74,703 Utah $74,594

Iowa $74,547 Kansas $74,173 Louisiana $74,064 North Carolina $74,025 Missouri $74,010 Florida $73,706 Montana $73,542 Nebraska $73,387

Kentucky $73,301 South Carolina $72,989 Tennessee $72,795 Idaho $72,717 New Mexico $72,148 Oklahoma $72,023 Alabama $71,564 South Dakota $70,793

Arkansas $70,372 West Virginia $70,146 Mississippi $69,468

Top Paying Cities for District 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: $82,088
Albion: $80,725
Ashaway: $82,399

Adamsville, RI $82,088 Albion, RI $80,725 Ashaway, RI $82,399 Barrington, RI $80,725 Block Island, RI $81,971 Bradford, RI $82,345 Bristol, RI $80,647 Carolina, RI $81,675

Charlestown, RI $81,761 Chepachet, RI $80,569 Clayville, RI $80,647 Coventry, RI $80,569 West Greenwich, RI $80,514 East Greenwich, RI $80,623 Exeter, RI $82,345 Fiskeville, RI $80,725

Forestdale, RI $80,647 Foster, RI $80,514 Glendale, RI $80,514 Greene, RI $81,418 Greenville, RI $80,725 Harmony, RI $80,701 Harrisville, RI $80,569 Hope, RI $80,725

Hope Valley, RI $82,399 Hopkinton, RI $82,423 Jamestown, RI $81,597 Kenyon, RI $82,321 Little Compton, RI $82,057 Manville, RI $80,725 Mapleville, RI $80,514 Newport, RI $81,613

Middletown, RI $81,955 North Kingstown, RI $80,491 North Scituate, RI $80,701 Oakland, RI $80,592 Pascoag, RI $80,545 Pawtucket, RI $80,725 Central Falls, RI $80,725 Cumberland, RI $80,725

Lincoln, RI $80,725 Portsmouth, RI $81,285 Prudence Island, RI $80,569 Rockville, RI $82,423 Saunderstown, RI $81,644 Shannock, RI $82,298 Slatersville, RI $80,647 Slocum, RI $81,644

Tiverton, RI $82,111 Wakefield, RI $81,558 Kingston, RI $81,574 Narragansett, RI $81,589 Peace Dale, RI $81,558 Warren, RI $80,701 Warwick, RI $80,725 Westerly, RI $82,446

West Kingston, RI $81,620 West Warwick, RI $80,725 Wood River Junction, RI $82,345 Woonsocket, RI $80,647 North Smithfield, RI $80,701 Wyoming, RI $82,321 Providence, RI $80,725 Cranston, RI $80,725

North Providence, RI $80,725 East Providence, RI $80,725 Riverside, RI $80,725 Rumford, RI $80,725 Smithfield, RI $80,725 Johnston, RI $80,725

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

Understanding how a District 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.

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$70,097

Average $80,764/year

$89,025

$5,841

Average $6,730/month

$7,419

$1,348

Average $1,553/week

$1,712

$34

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,025	$7,419	$1,712	$43
Average	$80,764	$6,730	$1,553	$39
25th Percentile	$70,097	$5,841	$1,348	$34

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