Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $63,960 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.75
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $67,950
Employed locally 50
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $59,950
    50th (median)
    $63,960
    75th
    $63,960
    90th
    $67,950

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 104% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 4% above 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
    Jackson, MS $59,950
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $59,950

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,030
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $48,590
    Firefighters $42,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $61,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,160
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $35,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Gulfport, MS is $30.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Gulfport, MS is 0.9% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,950.