Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $62,570 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $41,290
90th percentile $70,910
Employed locally 380
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,290
    25th
    $51,150
    50th (median)
    $62,570
    75th
    $66,730
    90th
    $70,910

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 65% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 35% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,630
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,400
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $72,240
    Anchorage, AK $67,720
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $67,720
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $63,960

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$35,630
    Firefighters$46,050
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$65,800
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$52,490
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$86,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Raleigh, NC is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $41,290 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,150.