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Air Traffic Controller Salary in Maine

Median Annual in Maine
$107,270/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$51.57/hr
▼ 28% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maine

groups Employed in ME
70
public U.S. Median
$148,080
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$110,531 #38 of 43

Air Traffic Controller pay in Maine, explained

Air traffic controllers in Maine earn a median of $107,270 per year ($51.57 per hour), which is 28% below the national median of $148,080. Entry-level workers earn around $46,550, while the most experienced air traffic controllers reach about $135,910. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maine.

Is $107,270 good pay in Maine?

Adjusted for Maine's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $107,270 is worth about $110,531 in national buying power — ranking Maine #38 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Air Traffic Controller pay by experience in Maine

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,550
$22.38/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$107,270
$51.57/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$135,910
$65.34/hr

Air Traffic Controller in Maine: FAQ

How much do air traffic controllers make in Maine?

Air traffic controllers in Maine earn a median of $107,270 per year ($51.57 per hour), compared with $148,080 nationally.

Does Maine pay air traffic controllers well?

At $107,270, Maine pays 28% below the national median for air traffic controllers. An estimated 70 work in the state.

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