Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Salary in Rhode Island

$22,555 $73,198
10th pct Median: $42,557 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$22,555
25th Percentile$30,641
50th (Median)$42,557
75th Percentile$58,729
90th (Top Earners)$73,198
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Rhode Island median salary of $42,557 for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks has the purchasing power of approximately $35,229 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Rhode Island's higher cost of living (COL index: 120.8) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks make in Rhode Island?
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Rhode Island earn a median annual salary of $42,557 per year ($20.46/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $40,530.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks?
Rhode Island pays above the national average for credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Rhode Island is higher average (COL index: 120.8).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Rhode Island?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 120.8 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $42,557 salary in Rhode Island has the purchasing power of approximately $35,229 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Rhode Island reduce real purchasing power.
How does Rhode Island compare to neighboring states for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Rhode Island

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $348,810
2 Radiologists $325,416
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $321,531
4 Neurologists $310,380
5 Surgeons, All Other $309,246
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $285,474
7 Psychiatrists $262,288
8 Physicians, Pathologists $256,116
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Rhode Island

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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