Transportation Security Screeners Salary by State
The national median pay for transportation security screeners is $66,770 a year. By state, it ranges from $51,210 in Missouri to $76,130 in New Hampshire.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $44,700
- 25th percentile
- $57,050
- Median
- $66,770
- 75th percentile
- $72,820
- Top 10%
- $78,350
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 50,290 jobs.
Median pay in 45 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $76,130 | +14% | $69,200 | $87,650 | 80 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $74,400 | +11% | $58,860 | $81,600 | 1,200 |
| 3 | California | $73,610 | +10% | $46,070 | $81,470 | 5,410 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $73,510 | +10% | $62,030 | $83,740 | 1,380 |
| 5 | Maryland | $72,240 | +8% | $57,160 | $79,230 | 570 |
| 6 | New York | $72,010 | +8% | $42,630 | $79,210 | 4,240 |
| 7 | Colorado | $71,530 | +7% | $58,530 | $78,690 | 1,250 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $71,510 | +7% | $45,680 | $78,440 | 160 |
| 9 | Alaska | $71,390 | +7% | $54,180 | $87,510 | 440 |
| 10 | Illinois | $70,570 | +6% | $45,070 | $75,190 | 1,970 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $70,160 | +5% | $57,180 | $77,190 | 1,010 |
| 12 | Virginia | $69,910 | +5% | $46,130 | $76,900 | 1,870 |
| 13 | Texas | $68,640 | +3% | $46,510 | $77,520 | 4,300 |
| 14 | Michigan | $67,390 | +1% | $44,470 | $74,130 | 1,070 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $67,330 | +1% | $47,200 | $74,800 | 1,460 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $67,290 | +1% | $52,250 | $77,670 | 740 |
| 17 | Georgia | $66,770 | 0% | $42,640 | $71,070 | 1,850 |
| 18 | Ohio | $65,870 | −1% | $47,650 | $72,300 | 690 |
| 19 | Vermont | $65,460 | −2% | $53,560 | $72,010 | 80 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $64,540 | −3% | $44,840 | $70,780 | 1,300 |
| 21 | Nevada | $64,500 | −3% | $41,180 | $68,660 | 1,350 |
| 22 | Arizona | $64,330 | −4% | $41,080 | $72,450 | 1,380 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $63,810 | −4% | $42,560 | $67,930 | 200 |
| 24 | Alabama | $63,770 | −4% | $49,940 | $72,110 | 260 |
| 25 | Florida | $63,130 | −5% | $42,910 | $71,570 | 6,920 |
| 26 | Idaho | $63,130 | −5% | $45,640 | $67,200 | 250 |
| 27 | Kansas | $63,130 | −5% | $49,940 | $69,240 | 120 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $63,130 | −5% | $47,530 | $70,010 | 510 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $63,130 | −5% | $45,640 | $71,280 | 460 |
| 30 | Maine | $63,130 | −5% | $49,690 | $76,130 | 160 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $63,130 | −5% | $49,940 | $69,240 | 170 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $63,130 | −5% | $42,100 | $69,240 | 480 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $63,130 | −5% | $54,950 | $71,280 | 90 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $63,130 | −5% | $30,100 | $70,280 | 540 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $61,710 | −8% | $46,090 | $67,890 | 290 |
| 36 | Indiana | $61,670 | −8% | $40,710 | $67,830 | 460 |
| 37 | Iowa | $61,590 | −8% | $45,640 | $69,240 | 220 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $61,110 | −8% | $45,640 | $69,240 | 190 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $61,110 | −8% | $47,920 | $69,240 | 840 |
| 40 | Utah | $61,110 | −8% | $50,210 | $71,280 | 510 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $61,110 | −8% | $45,640 | $73,880 | 90 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $55,530 | −17% | $45,640 | $69,240 | 60 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $54,950 | −18% | $47,920 | $69,240 | 170 |
| 44 | Montana | $54,770 | −18% | $40,090 | $69,450 | 330 |
| 45 | Missouri | $51,210 | −23% | $40,850 | $68,910 | 930 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Transportation Security Screeners salary questions
Which state pays transportation security screeners the most?
New Hampshire, with a median of $76,130 a year (+14% vs. the national median of $66,770). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays transportation security screeners the least?
Missouri, with a median of $51,210 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most transportation security screeners work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 6,920, with a median of $63,130.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.