Transportation Security Screeners

Occupation

$63,360
National Median Salary
$30.46
Median Hourly Wage
46,340
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$45,010
$52,210
$63,360
$69,990
$75,940

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+66.3%
10 Year Change
$38,090
2014 Median
$63,360
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Transportation Security Screeners

Industry Annual Median Employment
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) $63,960 43,360
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $63,860 43,670
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $44,140 —
Support Activities for Air Transportation $42,970 1,920
Support Activities for Transportation $42,970 1,950

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Top Paying States for Transportation Security Screeners

State Annual Median Employment
New Hampshire $72,240 100
New York $70,430 3,220
New Jersey $70,430 1,440
California $69,720 5,060
Maryland $68,390 670

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Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Support Activities for Air Transportation Support Activities for Transportation Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services Investigation and Security Services Administrative and Support Services