SOC 33-9093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Transportation Security Screeners — Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Miami, FL is $65,080 per year, close to the national median of $66,770 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Miami, FL is $65,080 per year, close to the national median of $66,770 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $42,950 and $71,570. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $42,910 and the ninetieth at $73,760.
Employment stands at 3,250, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Deltona records the highest median at $67,200. Of the 678 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 253rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,910 | −35.7% |
| 25th | $42,950 | −35.7% |
| Median (50th) | $65,080 | −2.5% |
| 75th | $71,570 | +7.2% |
| 90th | $73,760 | +10.5% |
| Mean | $60,040 | −10.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deltona | $67,200 | 50 | |
| 2 | Palm Bay | $63,610 | 60 | |
| 3 | Cape Coral | $63,130 | 330 | |
| 4 | Crestview | $63,130 | 80 | |
| 5 | Gainesville | $63,130 | 40 | |
| 6 | Panama City | $63,130 | 60 | |
| 7 | Tallahassee | $63,130 | 50 | |
| 8 | Tampa | $63,130 | 830 | |
| 9 | Jacksonville | $62,160 | 240 | |
| 10 | Orlando | $61,530 | 1,490 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Miami run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $65,080 buys what $62,940 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$65,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,940US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,080 a year, 2.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,910 to $73,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,250 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Deltona, at $67,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Miami, FL?
The median annual wage is $65,080, or $31.29 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $66,770, so pay in Miami, FL is 2.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Miami, FL earns more than $73,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,910 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Deltona, at $67,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,250 jobs in this occupation in Miami, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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