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Transportation Security Screeners is a notable career in the 33 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Transportation Security Screeners against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 33-9093 |
| title | Transportation Security Screeners |
| onet code | 33-9093.00 |
| description | Conduct screening of passengers, baggage, or cargo to ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations. May operate basic security equipment such as x-ray machines and hand wands at screening checkpoints. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 33 |
| tot emp | 46,340 |
| a mean | 61,840 |
| a median | 63,360 |
| a pct10 | 45,010 |
| a pct25 | 52,210 |
| a pct75 | 69,990 |
| a pct90 | 75,940 |
| h mean | 29 |
| h median | 30 |
The day-to-day work of a transportation security screeners typically centers on inspect carry-on items, using x-ray viewing equipment, to determine whether items contain objects that warrant further investigation. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Monitoring, Speaking, and Active Listening. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.19 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working transportation security screeners, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (85.2%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in New Hampshire at $72,240 and lowest in South Dakota at $49,000 — a 1.5× spread. The top five states (New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, California, Maryland) average $70,242. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $72,240 | $70,120 | $55,370 | $83,530 | 100 |
| New Jersey | $70,430 | $65,220 | $46,490 | $77,480 | 1,440 |
| New York | $70,430 | $64,070 | $46,490 | $77,480 | 3,220 |
| California | $69,720 | $67,030 | $46,880 | $79,600 | 5,060 |
| Maryland | $68,390 | $63,300 | $45,140 | $75,230 | 670 |
| Alaska | $67,720 | $69,000 | $53,120 | $86,090 | 430 |
| Rhode Island | $67,720 | $65,540 | $55,370 | $76,770 | 150 |
| Illinois | $66,930 | $65,120 | $46,110 | $73,630 | 1,850 |
| Hawaii | $66,680 | $65,530 | $51,110 | $75,630 | 990 |
| Michigan | $66,120 | $63,750 | $49,000 | $72,740 | 950 |
| Washington | $65,960 | $67,770 | $49,170 | $81,240 | 1,160 |
| Minnesota | $65,250 | $63,540 | $51,190 | $76,090 | 680 |
| Texas | $65,120 | $63,230 | $49,000 | $76,070 | 4,180 |
| Virginia | $64,850 | $61,850 | $45,140 | $72,970 | 1,700 |
| Massachusetts | $63,690 | $65,960 | $39,860 | $81,950 | 1,310 |
| Georgia | $63,360 | $59,220 | $41,810 | $69,700 | 1,740 |
| Ohio | $62,630 | $60,210 | $44,890 | $70,970 | 680 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,980 | $58,990 | $43,890 | $72,570 | 1,420 |
| North Carolina | $61,960 | $59,020 | $43,950 | $68,830 | 1,250 |
| Colorado | $61,440 | $65,080 | $57,260 | $77,000 | 1,150 |
| Missouri | $61,400 | $57,560 | $44,080 | $67,950 | 510 |
| Nevada | $61,190 | $59,050 | $50,020 | $67,310 | 1,290 |
| Arizona | $61,030 | $56,980 | $39,340 | $68,890 | 1,460 |
| New Mexico | $60,590 | $56,050 | $41,750 | $66,640 | 190 |
| Alabama | $60,510 | $59,850 | $49,000 | $72,010 | 260 |
| Arkansas | $59,950 | $55,670 | $43,040 | $67,950 | 200 |
| Florida | $59,950 | $58,240 | $42,140 | $70,240 | 5,890 |
| Idaho | $59,950 | $55,730 | $43,040 | $65,960 | 230 |
| Indiana | $59,950 | $55,940 | $43,040 | $68,580 | 420 |
| Iowa | $59,950 | $56,730 | $43,370 | $67,950 | 190 |
| Kansas | $59,950 | $57,510 | $39,560 | $67,950 | 130 |
| Kentucky | $59,950 | $57,090 | $46,650 | $68,700 | 470 |
| Louisiana | $59,950 | $59,660 | $49,000 | $69,950 | 420 |
| Maine | $59,950 | $60,460 | $48,630 | $74,510 | 160 |
| Mississippi | $59,950 | $58,670 | $49,000 | $67,950 | 180 |
| Nebraska | $59,950 | $56,200 | $45,220 | $66,580 | 250 |
| North Dakota | $59,950 | $58,390 | $47,030 | $69,240 | 130 |
| Oklahoma | $59,950 | $58,960 | $49,000 | $67,950 | 260 |
| Oregon | $59,950 | $60,370 | $49,000 | $72,920 | 580 |
| South Carolina | $59,950 | $57,610 | $49,000 | $67,950 | 450 |
| Tennessee | $59,950 | $57,300 | $47,030 | $67,950 | 790 |
| Utah | $59,950 | $58,440 | $49,250 | $70,350 | 480 |
| West Virginia | $59,950 | $59,520 | $49,000 | $69,950 | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $59,950 | $55,960 | $43,040 | $68,950 | 500 |
| Vermont | $54,910 | $60,850 | $52,460 | $71,240 | 60 |
| Montana | $49,000 | $51,890 | $40,440 | $65,960 | 430 |
| South Dakota | $49,000 | $53,760 | $43,040 | $65,960 | 70 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for transportation security screeners. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Airline Security Representative or Airport Baggage Screener frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Transportation Security Screeners compares to others in the 33 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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