Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,510 +17.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.82
10th percentile $55,640
90th percentile $93,120
Employed locally 150
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,640
    25th
    $63,230
    50th (median)
    $74,510
    75th
    $85,800
    90th
    $93,120

    Top-paying metros for Transportation Security Screeners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $74,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,630
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,400
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,860
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $72,780

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $49,400
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $97,420
    Firefighters $66,860
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $55,370
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $73,920
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $39,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Security Screeners make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Alaska is $35.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.67 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Transportation Security Screeners salaries?

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Alaska is 17.6% above the national median of $63,360. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Transportation Security Screeners in Alaska?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $55,640 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,230.