Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $59,950 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $67,950
Employed locally 40
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $59,950
    75th
    $61,960
    90th
    $67,950

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 78% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 22% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $69,720
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $67,720
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,690
    Boise City, ID $59,950
    Cedar Rapids, IA $59,950
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $59,950

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $79,470
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,610
    Firefighters $73,940
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,910
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $92,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Security Screeners make per hour in Idaho Falls?

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

    Is Idaho Falls above or below average for Transportation Security Screeners salaries?

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Idaho Falls, ID 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,000.