SOC 33-9093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Transportation Security Screeners — Spokane
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Spokane, WA is $61,420 per year, 8.0% below the national median of $66,770.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Spokane, WA is $61,420 per year, 8.0% below the national median of $66,770. Pay ranges from under $45,880 at the tenth percentile to more than $69,620 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,880 to $65,520.
Employment stands at 190, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Bellingham leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $70,970. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 257th of 468 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,880 | −31.3% |
| 25th | $45,880 | −31.3% |
| Median (50th) | $61,420 | −8.0% |
| 75th | $65,520 | −1.9% |
| 90th | $69,620 | +4.3% |
| Mean | $56,920 | −14.8% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellingham | $70,970 | 40 | |
| 2 | Kennewick | $63,130 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Spokane run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $61,420 buys what $57,402 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,402US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,420 a year, 8.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,880 to $69,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bellingham, at $70,970.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Spokane, WA?
The median annual wage is $61,420, or $29.53 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 Spokane, WA is 8.0% 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 Spokane, WA earns more than $69,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,880 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 Bellingham, at $70,970 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in Spokane, WA. 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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