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

A Production Controller's salary grows with experience: starting around $44,521 for beginners, reaching about $48,641 at mid-level, and approach $49,268 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Production Controller?

Production Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Production Controller roles are District of Columbia $48,895, California $48,709, Massachusetts $48,060. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Production Controller roles make?

Salaries for Production Controller level roles vary by specialization: Financial Controller: $253,400; Controller: $253,381; Deputy Controller: $163,100; Plant Controller: $117,397; Project Cost Controller: $116,200.

Production Controller Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Production Controller make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Production Controller in Rhode Island is $45,786 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,833
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,150 to $50,521
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,839

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Production Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,521	$4,210	$972	$24
Average	$45,786	$3,815	$880	$22
25th Percentile	$42,150	$3,512	$811	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Production Controller Salaries

A Production 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 Production Controller Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Production 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): $44,521
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,786
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $48,641
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $49,059
Expert (over 8 years): $49,268

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Production Controller	$44,521
Intermediate Level Production Controller	$45,786
Senior Level Production Controller	$48,641
Specialist Level Production Controller	$49,059
Expert Level Production Controller	$49,268

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

District of Columbia: $48,895.
California: $48,709.
Massachusetts: $48,060.

District of Columbia $48,895 California $48,709 Massachusetts $48,060 Washington $47,884 New Jersey $47,866 Alaska $47,804 Connecticut $47,195 New York $46,947

Hawaii $46,157 Rhode Island $45,786 Maryland $45,534 Minnesota $45,190 Colorado $45,057 Illinois $45,013 Oregon $44,845 Delaware $44,722

New Hampshire $44,644 Virginia $44,470 Pennsylvania $43,962 Nevada $43,706 North Dakota $43,622 Michigan $43,490 Wisconsin $43,441 Vermont $43,344

Texas $43,074 Maine $43,057 Arizona $43,030 Ohio $42,999 Georgia $42,593 Indiana $42,390 Wyoming $42,350 Utah $42,288

Iowa $42,262 Kansas $42,050 Louisiana $41,988 North Carolina $41,966 Missouri $41,957 Florida $41,785 Montana $41,692 Nebraska $41,604

Kentucky $41,555 South Carolina $41,379 Tennessee $41,268 Idaho $41,224 New Mexico $40,902 Oklahoma $40,831 Alabama $40,571 South Dakota $40,133

Arkansas $39,895 West Virginia $39,767 Mississippi $39,383

Top Paying Cities for Production 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: $46,537
Albion: $45,764
Ashaway: $46,713

Adamsville, RI $46,537 Albion, RI $45,764 Ashaway, RI $46,713 Barrington, RI $45,764 Block Island, RI $46,470 Bradford, RI $46,682 Bristol, RI $45,720 Carolina, RI $46,303

Charlestown, RI $46,351 Chepachet, RI $45,676 Clayville, RI $45,720 Coventry, RI $45,676 West Greenwich, RI $45,645 East Greenwich, RI $45,706 Exeter, RI $46,682 Fiskeville, RI $45,764

Forestdale, RI $45,720 Foster, RI $45,645 Glendale, RI $45,645 Greene, RI $46,157 Greenville, RI $45,764 Harmony, RI $45,751 Harrisville, RI $45,676 Hope, RI $45,764

Hope Valley, RI $46,713 Hopkinton, RI $46,727 Jamestown, RI $46,258 Kenyon, RI $46,669 Little Compton, RI $46,519 Manville, RI $45,764 Mapleville, RI $45,645 Newport, RI $46,267

Middletown, RI $46,462 North Kingstown, RI $45,631 North Scituate, RI $45,751 Oakland, RI $45,689 Pascoag, RI $45,662 Pawtucket, RI $45,764 Central Falls, RI $45,764 Cumberland, RI $45,764

Lincoln, RI $45,764 Portsmouth, RI $46,082 Prudence Island, RI $45,676 Rockville, RI $46,727 Saunderstown, RI $46,285 Shannock, RI $46,656 Slatersville, RI $45,720 Slocum, RI $46,285

Tiverton, RI $46,550 Wakefield, RI $46,236 Kingston, RI $46,245 Narragansett, RI $46,254 Peace Dale, RI $46,236 Warren, RI $45,751 Warwick, RI $45,764 Westerly, RI $46,740

West Kingston, RI $46,272 West Warwick, RI $45,764 Wood River Junction, RI $46,682 Woonsocket, RI $45,720 North Smithfield, RI $45,751 Wyoming, RI $46,669 Providence, RI $45,764 Cranston, RI $45,764

North Providence, RI $45,764 East Providence, RI $45,764 Riverside, RI $45,764 Rumford, RI $45,764 Smithfield, RI $45,764 Johnston, RI $45,764

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

Understanding how a Production 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 January 01, 2026

$42,150

Average $45,786/year

$50,521

$3,512

Average $3,815/month

$4,210

$811

Average $880/week

$972

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,521	$4,210	$972	$24
Average	$45,786	$3,815	$880	$22
25th Percentile	$42,150	$3,512	$811	$20

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