The average salary for a transportation security screener in the United States is $51,040, but the range typically falls between $44,570 and $55,810. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $24.54, with a range between $21.43 and $26.83.
There are approximately 47,950 people employed as a transportation security screener in the United States. With Florida, Texas, New York employing the highest number of transportation security screeners.The state with the best pay for a transportation security screener is Massachusetts, with an average annual salary of $65,590, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $45,280.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $40,270 | $19.36 |
| 25th Percentile | $44,570 | $21.43 |
| Median | $50,020 | $24.05 |
| 75th Percentile | $55,810 | $26.83 |
| 90th Percentile | $62,800 | $30.19 |
The salary of a transportation security screener can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a transportation security screener in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for transportation security screeners are Massachusetts, Alaska, Minnesota, Colorado, North Dakota while the worst states are West Virginia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Oklahoma.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $40,810 | $49,260 | $59,450 |
| Alaska | $49,800 | $64,090 | $81,790 |
| Arizona | $44,700 | $53,520 | $63,730 |
| Arkansas | $40,500 | $47,620 | $57,990 |
| Colorado | $44,450 | $58,970 | $71,320 |
| Connecticut | $43,430 | $54,300 | $64,210 |
| Florida | $38,650 | $46,190 | $54,700 |
| Georgia | $38,790 | $46,630 | $54,700 |
| Hawaii | $40,210 | $53,390 | $66,960 |
| Idaho | $38,650 | $47,840 | $55,160 |
| Illinois | $42,890 | $50,290 | $56,470 |
| Indiana | $42,520 | $51,440 | $61,090 |
| Iowa | $40,710 | $47,760 | $54,770 |
| Kansas | $38,650 | $45,750 | $53,310 |
| Kentucky | $42,330 | $50,730 | $60,380 |
| Louisiana | $40,500 | $48,070 | $56,040 |
| Maine | $42,330 | $52,650 | $63,020 |
| Maryland | $28,430 | $45,590 | $57,160 |
| Massachusetts | $55,910 | $65,590 | $76,900 |
| Michigan | $40,560 | $49,430 | $57,320 |
| Minnesota | $47,920 | $58,190 | $70,300 |
| Mississippi | $36,820 | $45,080 | $52,810 |
| Missouri | $38,650 | $48,560 | $57,240 |
| Montana | $40,070 | $49,240 | $62,160 |
| Nebraska | $42,700 | $49,730 | $57,990 |
| Nevada | $39,400 | $46,510 | $56,040 |
| New Hampshire | $43,470 | $54,040 | $66,460 |
| New Jersey | $40,310 | $49,480 | $58,390 |
| New Mexico | $39,020 | $47,340 | $53,890 |
| New York | $43,010 | $50,840 | $58,610 |
| North Dakota | $46,010 | $55,850 | $65,500 |
| Ohio | $42,160 | $50,910 | $60,440 |
| Oklahoma | $36,820 | $45,430 | $52,640 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,970 | $52,150 | $61,570 |
| Rhode Island | $41,410 | $51,610 | $61,840 |
| South Carolina | $38,650 | $45,460 | $53,810 |
| South Dakota | $40,500 | $47,790 | $57,140 |
| Tennessee | $42,270 | $50,450 | $60,320 |
| Texas | $38,130 | $49,380 | $59,200 |
| Vermont | $48,610 | $55,530 | $64,540 |
| Virginia | $40,270 | $48,160 | $55,660 |
| West Virginia | $36,820 | $45,280 | $53,060 |
| Wisconsin | $31,270 | $47,980 | $57,950 |
| Wyoming | $38,650 | $53,230 | $67,810 |
Even between cities, the salary of a transportation security screener can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for transportation security screeners is Alaska nonmetropolitan area, AK with an average salary of $69,710.The city with the lowest average salary for transportation security screeners is Atlantic City-Hammonton area, NJ with an average salary of $40,030.
Areas with highest average salaries for transportation security screeners
Areas with lowest average salaries for transportation security screeners
The number of transportation security screeners in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of transportation security screeners has increased by 1,100. On average, the number of transportation security screeners has been increasing by 0.6% each year. The salary of transportation security screeners has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of transportation security screeners has increased by $6,120. On average, the salary of transportation security screeners has been increasing by 3.4% each year.
Transportation Security Screeners are part of the protective service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for transportation security screeners compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all protective service occupations jobs here.
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