What are the main factors that influence a Senior Airman's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Senior Airman's salary?

A Senior Airman's salary grows with experience: a Shipping and Receiving Clerk I (0-1 years)earns $40,624, a Senior Airman (1-3 years)earns $45,402, a Shipping and Receiving Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $51,536, a Shipping and Receiving Supervisor (5+ years)earns $66,491, a Shipping Operations Manager (5+ years)earns $101,478,

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Airman?

Senior Airman salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Airman roles are District of Columbia $47,483, California $47,303, Massachusetts $46,673. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Airman roles make?

Salaries for Senior Airman level roles vary by specialization: Transportation Senior Manager: $142,036; Senior Editor: $96,101; Senior Architect: $93,523; Airman: $87,465; Merchandiser, Senior: $86,279.

Senior Airman Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Senior Airman make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Airman in Rhode Island is $44,464 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,993
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,963 to $49,452
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,866

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Senior Airman Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,452	$4,121	$951	$24
Average	$44,464	$3,705	$855	$21
25th Percentile	$39,963	$3,330	$769	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Airman Salaries

A Senior Airman'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 Senior Airman Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Airman'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): $40,624
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,402
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,536
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,491
Expert (over 8 years): $101,478

Levels	Salary
Shipping ... Level Senior Airman	$40,624
Senior Ai... Level Senior Airman	$45,402
Shipping ... Level Senior Airman	$51,536
Shipping ... Level Senior Airman	$66,491
Shipping ... Level Senior Airman	$101,478

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How Do Senior Airman 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 Senior Airmans. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $47,483.
California: $47,303.
Massachusetts: $46,673.

District of Columbia $47,483 California $47,303 Massachusetts $46,673 Washington $46,501 New Jersey $46,484 Alaska $46,424 Connecticut $45,832 New York $45,592

Hawaii $44,824 Rhode Island $44,464 Maryland $44,220 Minnesota $43,885 Colorado $43,757 Illinois $43,714 Oregon $43,551 Delaware $43,431

New Hampshire $43,355 Virginia $43,186 Pennsylvania $42,693 Nevada $42,444 North Dakota $42,363 Michigan $42,234 Wisconsin $42,187 Vermont $42,093

Texas $41,831 Maine $41,814 Arizona $41,788 Ohio $41,758 Georgia $41,364 Indiana $41,166 Wyoming $41,128 Utah $41,068

Iowa $41,042 Kansas $40,836 Louisiana $40,776 North Carolina $40,755 Missouri $40,746 Florida $40,579 Montana $40,489 Nebraska $40,403

Kentucky $40,356 South Carolina $40,184 Tennessee $40,077 Idaho $40,034 New Mexico $39,721 Oklahoma $39,652 Alabama $39,399 South Dakota $38,975

Arkansas $38,743 West Virginia $38,619 Mississippi $38,246

Top Paying Cities for Senior Airmans

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: $45,193
Albion: $44,443
Ashaway: $45,365

Adamsville, RI $45,193 Albion, RI $44,443 Ashaway, RI $45,365 Barrington, RI $44,443 Block Island, RI $45,129 Bradford, RI $45,335 Bristol, RI $44,400 Carolina, RI $44,966

Charlestown, RI $45,013 Chepachet, RI $44,357 Clayville, RI $44,400 Coventry, RI $44,357 West Greenwich, RI $44,327 East Greenwich, RI $44,387 Exeter, RI $45,335 Fiskeville, RI $44,443

Forestdale, RI $44,400 Foster, RI $44,327 Glendale, RI $44,327 Greene, RI $44,824 Greenville, RI $44,443 Harmony, RI $44,430 Harrisville, RI $44,357 Hope, RI $44,443

Hope Valley, RI $45,365 Hopkinton, RI $45,378 Jamestown, RI $44,923 Kenyon, RI $45,322 Little Compton, RI $45,176 Manville, RI $44,443 Mapleville, RI $44,327 Newport, RI $44,932

Middletown, RI $45,120 North Kingstown, RI $44,314 North Scituate, RI $44,430 Oakland, RI $44,370 Pascoag, RI $44,344 Pawtucket, RI $44,443 Central Falls, RI $44,443 Cumberland, RI $44,443

Lincoln, RI $44,443 Portsmouth, RI $44,752 Prudence Island, RI $44,357 Rockville, RI $45,378 Saunderstown, RI $44,949 Shannock, RI $45,309 Slatersville, RI $44,400 Slocum, RI $44,949

Tiverton, RI $45,206 Wakefield, RI $44,902 Kingston, RI $44,910 Narragansett, RI $44,919 Peace Dale, RI $44,902 Warren, RI $44,430 Warwick, RI $44,443 Westerly, RI $45,391

West Kingston, RI $44,936 West Warwick, RI $44,443 Wood River Junction, RI $45,335 Woonsocket, RI $44,400 North Smithfield, RI $44,430 Wyoming, RI $45,322 Providence, RI $44,443 Cranston, RI $44,443

North Providence, RI $44,443 East Providence, RI $44,443 Riverside, RI $44,443 Rumford, RI $44,443 Smithfield, RI $44,443 Johnston, RI $44,443

Senior Airman Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Airman'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.

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$39,963

Average $44,464/year

$49,452

$3,330

Average $3,705/month

$4,121

$769

Average $855/week

$951

$19

Average $21/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,452	$4,121	$951	$24
Average	$44,464	$3,705	$855	$21
25th Percentile	$39,963	$3,330	$769	$19

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