Best states for a controller mechanic

Q: What is the best state for controller mechanics?

The best state to be a controller mechanic is Wyoming based on controller mechanic salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for controller mechanics?

The highest paying state for controller mechanics is Michigan based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for controller mechanics?

The worst state for controller mechanics is District of Columbia, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and installation, maintenance and repair careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to controller mechanic jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for controller mechanics.Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for controller mechanics. We found that Wyoming is the best state in the nation for controller mechanics, and people in Grand Junction earn the most in the field.

Wyoming is the best state for jobs for controller mechanics, and District of Columbia is the worst. The most common pay in Wyoming is $76,782, while the median pay in District of Columbia is $55,491.If you are currently seeking employment as a controller mechanic, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.

10 best states for controller mechanics in 2025

1. Wyoming
Total controller mechanic jobs: 72
Average annual salary: $76,782
Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $99,000
Location Quotient:
1.51
Controller mechanic jobs in Wyoming
2. Alaska
Total controller mechanic jobs: 103
Average annual salary: $77,854
Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $93,000
Location Quotient:
1.55
Controller mechanic jobs in Alaska
3. Mississippi
Total controller mechanic jobs: 248
Average annual salary: $72,443
Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000
Location Quotient:
1.47
Controller mechanic jobs in Mississippi
4. Colorado
Total controller mechanic jobs: 492
Average annual salary: $84,461
Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $109,000
Location Quotient:
1.04
Controller mechanic jobs in Colorado
5. Idaho
Total controller mechanic jobs: 146
Average annual salary: $75,072
Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $98,000
Location Quotient:
1.12
Controller mechanic jobs in Idaho
6. Louisiana
Total controller mechanic jobs: 363
Average annual salary: $71,401
Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000
Location Quotient:
1.43
Controller mechanic jobs in Louisiana
7. Maine
Total controller mechanic jobs: 101
Average annual salary: $80,265
Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $102,000
Location Quotient:
0.96
Controller mechanic jobs in Maine
8. Utah
Total controller mechanic jobs: 308
Average annual salary: $71,963
Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000
Location Quotient:
1.21
Controller mechanic jobs in Utah
9. Nebraska
Total controller mechanic jobs: 211
Average annual salary: $71,335
Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $91,000
Location Quotient:
1.19
Controller mechanic jobs in Nebraska
10. Montana
Total controller mechanic jobs: 141
Average annual salary: $70,098
Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $89,000
Location Quotient:
1.54
Controller mechanic jobs in Montana

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Detailed list of the best states for a controller mechanic

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	Wyoming	$76,782	$59,000	579,315	72
2	Alaska	$77,854	$64,000	739,795	103
3	Mississippi	$72,443	$55,000	2,984,100	248
4	Colorado	$84,461	$64,000	5,607,154	492
5	Idaho	$75,072	$57,000	1,716,943	146
6	Louisiana	$71,401	$54,000	4,684,333	363
7	Maine	$80,265	$62,000	1,335,907	101
8	Utah	$71,963	$54,000	3,101,833	308
9	Nebraska	$71,335	$55,000	1,920,076	211
10	Montana	$70,098	$54,000	1,050,493	141
11	Arizona	$73,631	$55,000	7,016,270	504
12	West Virginia	$76,790	$58,000	1,815,857	109
13	South Dakota	$69,569	$54,000	869,666	97
14	North Dakota	$67,452	$53,000	755,393	110
15	Washington	$77,105	$58,000	7,405,743	522
16	Oklahoma	$66,207	$50,000	3,930,864	294
17	Pennsylvania	$67,988	$51,000	12,805,537	1,008
18	Texas	$68,357	$51,000	28,304,596	1,759
19	Iowa	$61,798	$48,000	3,145,711	535
20	Hawaii	$71,658	$55,000	1,427,538	75
21	New Mexico	$64,042	$48,000	2,088,070	199
22	Indiana	$62,710	$48,000	6,666,818	611
23	New York	$71,542	$54,000	19,849,399	952
24	Wisconsin	$62,550	$49,000	5,795,483	445
25	California	$71,783	$53,000	39,536,653	1,907
26	Arkansas	$63,609	$48,000	3,004,279	195
27	Kentucky	$61,867	$47,000	4,454,189	314
28	Georgia	$64,795	$49,000	10,429,379	774
29	South Carolina	$58,568	$44,000	5,024,369	466
30	Tennessee	$58,780	$45,000	6,715,984	506
31	Missouri	$64,072	$49,000	6,113,532	390
32	Ohio	$60,587	$46,000	11,658,609	810
33	Illinois	$62,926	$49,000	12,802,023	830
34	Kansas	$61,527	$47,000	2,913,123	223
35	North Carolina	$60,180	$46,000	10,273,419	747
36	Vermont	$58,518	$45,000	623,657	71
37	New Jersey	$62,928	$48,000	9,005,644	476
38	Alabama	$55,628	$42,000	4,874,747	418
39	Nevada	$54,136	$40,000	2,998,039	228
40	Delaware	$56,069	$42,000	961,939	129
41	Minnesota	$57,356	$45,000	5,576,606	543
42	Maryland	$58,610	$44,000	6,052,177	542
43	Virginia	$58,705	$44,000	8,470,020	717
44	Connecticut	$58,611	$45,000	3,588,184	223
45	New Hampshire	$58,775	$45,000	1,342,795	108
46	Massachusetts	$58,872	$45,000	6,859,819	428
47	Florida	$55,157	$42,000	20,984,400	1,294
48	Rhode Island	$57,246	$44,000	1,059,639	69
49	Oregon	$56,416	$42,000	4,142,776	322
50	Michigan	$53,748	$41,000	9,962,311	515
51	District of Columbia	$55,491	$42,000	693,972	81

Highest paying states for controller mechanics

Rank	State	Avg. Controller Mechanic Salary
1	Wyoming	$76,782
2	Alaska	$77,854
3	Mississippi	$72,443
4	Colorado	$84,461
5	Idaho	$75,072
6	Louisiana	$71,401
7	Maine	$80,265
8	Utah	$71,963
9	Nebraska	$71,335
10	Montana	$70,098
11	Arizona	$73,631
12	West Virginia	$76,790
13	South Dakota	$69,569
14	North Dakota	$67,452
15	Washington	$77,105
16	Oklahoma	$66,207
17	Pennsylvania	$67,988
18	Texas	$68,357
19	Iowa	$61,798
20	Hawaii	$71,658
21	New Mexico	$64,042
22	Indiana	$62,710
23	New York	$71,542
24	Wisconsin	$62,550
25	California	$71,783
26	Arkansas	$63,609
27	Kentucky	$61,867
28	Georgia	$64,795
29	South Carolina	$58,568
30	Tennessee	$58,780
31	Missouri	$64,072
32	Ohio	$60,587
33	Illinois	$62,926
34	Kansas	$61,527
35	North Carolina	$60,180
36	Vermont	$58,518
37	New Jersey	$62,928
38	Alabama	$55,628
39	Nevada	$54,136
40	Delaware	$56,069
41	Minnesota	$57,356
42	Maryland	$58,610
43	Virginia	$58,705
44	Connecticut	$58,611
45	New Hampshire	$58,775
46	Massachusetts	$58,872
47	Florida	$55,157
48	Rhode Island	$57,246
49	Oregon	$56,416
50	Michigan	$53,748
51	District of Columbia	$55,491

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Total controller mechanic jobs:	72
Average annual salary:	$76,782
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$59,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$99,000
Location Quotient:	1.51

Best states for a controller mechanic

10 best states for controller mechanics in 2025

1. Wyoming

2. Alaska

3. Mississippi

4. Colorado

5. Idaho

6. Louisiana

7. Maine

8. Utah

9. Nebraska

10. Montana