As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Flight Director in Minneapolis, MN is $166,358, equivalent to $80 per hour, $3,199 weekly, or $13,863 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Flight Director in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Flight Director in Minneapolis, MN vary widely, spanning from $123,874 to $218,792. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($144,120) and 75th percentile ($193,804), while top earners (90th percentile) make $218,792 per year. This $49,684 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, Minneapolis Flight Director often earn 2.1% higher than national averages. However, Minneapolis currently ranks 221 statewide 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 $123,874 Minneapolis, MN July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Flight Director Salary $144,120 Minneapolis, MN July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Flight Director Salary $166,358 Minneapolis, MN July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Flight Director Salary $193,804 Minneapolis, MN July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Flight Director Salary $218,792 Minneapolis, MN July 01, 2026
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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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  1. This Job:

    Flight Director

    5 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Flight Inspection Senior Manager


    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Flight Director in Minneapolis, MN. The base salary for Flight Director ranges from $144,120 to $193,804 with the average base salary of $166,358. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $155,379 to $224,958 with the average total cash compensation of $194,438.

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