Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $60,510 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.09
10th percentile $47,440
90th percentile $66,560
Employed locally 270
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,440
    25th
    $49,460
    50th (median)
    $60,510
    75th
    $62,520
    90th
    $66,560

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 79% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 21% 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
    Salinas, CA $74,630
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,400
    Flint, MI $70,530
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $69,720
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $68,390
    Illinois $66,930

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $39,030
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $80,700
    Firefighters $66,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $45,710
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,530
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $36,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Indianapolis, IN is $29.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Indianapolis, IN is 4.5% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $47,440 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,460.