Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $67,720 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.56
10th percentile $48,630
90th percentile $76,770
Employed locally 80
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,630
    25th
    $48,630
    50th (median)
    $67,720
    75th
    $72,240
    90th
    $76,770

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 76% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 24% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $74,510
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $68,760
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $66,290
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $65,960
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,130
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $63,130

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $47,490
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $69,550
    Security Guards $44,100
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $42,610
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $55,010
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $78,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Portland, ME is $32.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Portland, ME is 6.9% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $48,630 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,630.