Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $62,630 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.11
10th percentile $39,340
90th percentile $69,470
Employed locally 1,180
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,340
    25th
    $49,110
    50th (median)
    $62,630
    75th
    $66,810
    90th
    $69,470

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 74% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 26% 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
    Tucson, AZ $61,030

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,560
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $56,060
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,600
    Firefighters $61,640
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,360
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Phoenix, AZ is $30.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Phoenix, AZ is 1.2% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $39,340 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,110.