SOC 339093

Transportation Security Screeners

Conduct screening of passengers, baggage, or cargo to ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations. May operate basic security equipment such as x-ray machines and hand wands at screening checkpoints.

National Median

$63,360

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$63,360

Entry Level (10th pct)

$45,010

Experienced (90th pct)

$75,940

Total Employed

46,340

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$45,010 - $52,210
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$52,210 - $69,990
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$69,990 - $75,940

Highest Paying Locations for Transportation Security Screeners

Salinas, CA

$74,630

+17.8% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$74,630

+17.8% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$74,630

+17.8% vs national

Alaska nonmetropolitan area

$74,510

+17.6% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$73,860

+16.6% vs national

Transportation Security Screeners Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Salinas, CA	$74,630	40
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$74,630	320
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$74,630	300
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$74,510	150
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$73,860	880
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ	$72,780	60
Manchester-Nashua, NH	$72,240	90
New Hampshire	$72,240	100
Flint, MI	$70,530	50
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY	$70,430	50
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$70,430	3,780
New Jersey	$70,430	1,440
New York	$70,430	3,220
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$69,990	900
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$69,720	40
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$69,720	2,560
California	$69,720	5,060
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$69,720	430
Rockford, IL	$69,160	30
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$68,760	230
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$68,760	170
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$68,390	600
Maryland	$68,390	670
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$68,390	1,270
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$68,290	660
Alaska	$67,720	430
Anchorage, AK	$67,720	220
Rhode Island	$67,720	150
Fairbanks-College, AK	$67,720	50
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$67,720	150
Portland-South Portland, ME	$67,720	80
Illinois	$66,930	1,850
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$66,930	1,640
Akron, OH	$66,790	50
Hawaii	$66,680	990
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH	$66,310	60
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$66,290	350
Michigan	$66,120	950
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$66,120	610
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$65,980	900
Washington	$65,960	1,160
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$65,960	30
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$65,250	620
Minnesota	$65,250	680
Texas	$65,120	4,180
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$65,120	1,650
Virginia	$64,850	1,700
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX	$63,960	50
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL	$63,960	50
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA	$63,960	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Transportation Security Screeners?

The national median annual salary for Transportation Security Screeners is $63,360, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Transportation Security Screenerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Transportation Security Screenerss is Salinas, CA, with a median salary of $74,630.

How much can an experienced Transportation Security Screeners make?

Top-earning Transportation Security Screenerss (90th percentile) make $75,940 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.