Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $59,950 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $49,250
90th percentile $67,950
Employed locally 30
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,250
    25th
    $51,460
    50th (median)
    $59,950
    75th
    $65,960
    90th
    $67,950

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 71% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 29% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $68,390
    Maryland $68,390
    Portland-South Portland, ME $67,720
    Rhode Island $67,720
    Virgin Islands $65,170

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$38,490
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$70,500
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$50,920
    Firefighters$46,920
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$52,520
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Bismarck, ND 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $49,250 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,460.