How much does a transportation security screener make in Rhode Island?
$71,510a year
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in Rhode Island. That is $34.38 an hour or $5,959 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.38
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,680Median: $71,510Highest 10%: $78,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,680 | $21.96 | |
| 25th | $69,200 | $33.27 | |
| Median | $71,510 | $34.38 | |
| 75th | $76,130 | $36.60 | |
| 90th | $78,440 | $37.71 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $71,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation security screeners.
| 5. Maryland | $72,240 |
| 6. New York | $72,010 |
| 7. Colorado | $71,530 |
| 8. Rhode Island | $71,510 |
| 9. Alaska | $71,390 |
| 10. Illinois | $70,570 |
| 11. Hawaii | $70,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $34.38 ($71,510 a year).
Do transportation security screeners make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $71,510 against $66,770 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for transportation security screener pay?
Rhode Island ranks 8 of 45 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays transportation security screeners the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $71,510 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.