Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $61,190 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.42
10th percentile $50,020
90th percentile $67,310
Employed locally 1,130
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,020
    25th
    $50,020
    50th (median)
    $61,190
    75th
    $65,270
    90th
    $67,310

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 83% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 17% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $69,990
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $59,950
    Jacksonville, FL $59,950
    Reno, NV $58,440

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,340
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $78,670
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $76,800
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $56,140
    Firefighters $60,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Security Screeners make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Las Vegas, NV is $29.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.01 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Transportation Security Screeners salaries?

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Las Vegas, NV is 3.4% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $50,020 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,020.