SOC 33-9093 · May 2025 · United States
Transportation Security Screeners
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Transportation Security Screeners across the United States is $66,770 per year, measured over 50,290 jobs. The highest state median is in New Hampshire, at $76,130.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Transportation Security Screeners
Pay for this occupation varies by 48.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Hampshire pays $76,130 and Missouri pays $51,210.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $76,130 | 80 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $74,400 | 1,200 | |
| 3 | California | $73,610 | 5,410 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $73,510 | 1,380 | |
| 5 | Maryland | $72,240 | 570 | |
| 6 | New York | $72,010 | 4,240 | |
| 7 | Colorado | $71,530 | 1,250 | |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $71,510 | 160 | |
| 9 | Alaska | $71,390 | 440 | |
| 10 | Illinois | $70,570 | 1,970 |
States with the most Transportation Security Screeners jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 6,920 | $63,130 | |
| 2 | California | 5,410 | $73,610 | |
| 3 | Texas | 4,300 | $68,640 | |
| 4 | New York | 4,240 | $72,010 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 1,970 | $70,570 | |
| 6 | Virginia | 1,870 | $69,910 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 1,850 | $66,770 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 1,460 | $67,330 | |
| 9 | Arizona | 1,380 | $64,330 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 1,380 | $73,510 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allentown | $79,210 | 50 |
| 2 | Salinas | $78,940 | 40 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $78,940 | 350 |
| 4 | San Jose | $78,940 | 320 |
| 5 | Boston | $76,130 | 1,250 |
| 6 | Manchester | $76,130 | 80 |
| 7 | Trenton | $74,400 | 50 |
| 8 | Flint | $74,130 | 50 |
| 9 | Los Angeles | $73,610 | 2,670 |
| 10 | Riverside | $73,610 | 500 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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