Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, New Hampshire
$78,000 / year
≈ $6,500 per month · $37.50 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for New Hampshire · median $79,000
25th percentile
$74,000Average
$78,00075th percentile
$79,000
$74,000Average
$78,00075th percentile
$79,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Transportation Security Screener salary by state
Alabama$65,500
Alaska$73,500
Arizona$64,000
Arkansas$62,500
California$71,000
Colorado$70,000
Florida$62,000
Georgia$64,000
Hawaii$70,000
Idaho$60,500
Illinois$69,500
Indiana$60,000
Iowa$60,500
Kansas$63,500
Kentucky$62,500
Louisiana$63,500
Maine$67,000
Maryland$75,000
Massachusetts$73,500
Michigan$66,000
Minnesota$68,000
Mississippi$64,500
Missouri$56,500
Montana$57,000
Nebraska$60,000
Nevada$64,500
New Hampshire$78,000
New Jersey$76,000
New Mexico$61,500
New York$67,000
North Carolina$64,000
North Dakota$60,500
Ohio$65,500
Pennsylvania$65,500
Rhode Island$71,000
South Carolina$62,500
South Dakota$58,500
Tennessee$62,000
Texas$69,000
Utah$62,500
Vermont$64,500
Virginia$67,500
West Virginia$65,000
Wisconsin$59,000
Wyoming$63,500
About this role
Transportation Security Screener is a professional role within the function in the Protective Service job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Transportation Security Screeners do
Typical education: High School Diploma
- Inspect carry-on items, using x-ray viewing equipment, to determine whether items contain objects that warrant further investigation.
- Search carry-on or checked baggage by hand when it is suspected to contain prohibited items such as weapons.
- Check passengers' tickets to ensure that they are valid, and to determine whether passengers have designations that require special handling, such as providing photo identification.
- Test baggage for any explosive materials, using equipment such as explosive detection machines or chemical swab systems.
- Perform pat-down or hand-held wand searches of passengers who have triggered machine alarms, who are unable to pass through metal detectors, or who have been randomly identified for such searches.
Top skills: Speaking Monitoring Social Perceptiveness Critical Thinking Coordination Active Listening
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Transportation Security Screener pay by experience level
Entry level$46,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$59,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$69,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$75,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$81,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
4,700
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Transportation Security Screener salary by industry
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
46,020 workers
$68,000Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
45,490 workers
$68,500Support Activities for Transportation
3,070 workers
$51,500Support Activities for Air Transportation
3,050 workers
$51,500Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$48,500
Administrative and Support Services$45,000
Investigation and Security Services$45,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Transportation Security Screener pays 6% below the average across 28 roles in the Protective Service job family (family average $70,500).
Similar-paying roles in Protective Service
Careers related to Transportation Security Screener
Security Guard$44,000
Transit and Railroad Police$95,000
Flight Attendant$80,000
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$40,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Transportation Security Screener make?
The average base salary for a Transportation Security Screener in the United States is $66,500 per year, or about $31.97 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $59,000 and $75,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Protective Service roles?
The Protective Service job family averages $70,500 across 28 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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