Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $59,950 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $44,780
90th percentile $65,960
Employed locally 50
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,780
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $59,950
    75th
    $61,960
    90th
    $65,960

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 95% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 5% 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
    Portland-South Portland, ME $67,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $66,290
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $65,960
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $63,130

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$41,700
    Firefighters$48,340
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$70,080
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$52,580
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$85,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$71,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Bangor, ME is $28.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Bangor, ME is 5.4% 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 Bangor?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $44,780 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,000.