Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $62,340 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.97
10th percentile $44,760
90th percentile $70,660
Employed locally 60
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,760
    25th
    $50,960
    50th (median)
    $62,340
    75th
    $68,580
    90th
    $70,660

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 75% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 25% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,630
    Salinas, CA $74,630
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $74,510
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $72,780
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $69,990
    California $69,720

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,990
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $63,850
    Firefighters $47,490
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $38,030
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $90,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Huntsville, AL is $29.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Huntsville, AL is 1.6% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $44,760 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,960.