Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $60,590 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.13
10th percentile $41,750
90th percentile $68,660
Employed locally 170
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,750
    25th
    $49,520
    50th (median)
    $60,590
    75th
    $64,630
    90th
    $68,660

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 89% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Transportation Security Screeners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $74,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,630
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $74,510
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,400
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,860

    Nearby metros — Transportation Security Screeners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $74,510
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $68,760
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $65,960
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $63,130
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,130
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $62,120

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,620
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,250
    Firefighters $42,920
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,450
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $48,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $86,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Albuquerque, NM is $29.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Albuquerque, NM is 4.4% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $41,750 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,520.