Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $54,910 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.40
10th percentile $52,460
90th percentile $70,530
Employed locally 50
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,460
    25th
    $54,910
    50th (median)
    $54,910
    75th
    $68,390
    90th
    $70,530

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 60% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 40% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,800
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,070
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $45,480
    Firefighters $45,310
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,230
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Burlington, VT is $26.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Burlington, VT is 13.3% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $52,460 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,910.