Transportation Security Screeners Salary (2025)
Based on 50,290 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $44,700 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $57,050 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $66,770 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $72,820 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $78,350 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$45K
25th
$57K
Median
$67K
75th
$73K
90th
$78K
Highest Paying States for Transportation Security Screeners
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $75,580 |
| New Jersey | $73,490 |
| Maryland | $72,230 |
| Alaska | $71,150 |
| Massachusetts | $70,950 |
| California | $68,660 |
| Rhode Island | $68,450 |
| Colorado | $67,870 |
| Hawaii | $67,720 |
| Illinois | $67,300 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Transportation Security Screeners salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New Hampshire at an average of $75,580 per year, while Illinois has an average of $67,300 — a difference of $8,280. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Transportation Security Screeners
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 50,290 workers were employed as Transportation Security Screenerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Protective Service Occupations. The annual mean wage of $64,310 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 33-9093