Transportation Security Screeners
Occupation
$63,360
National Median Salary
$30.46
Median Hourly Wage
46,340
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
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 |
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
