Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $58,440 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.10
10th percentile $49,380
90th percentile $70,120
Employed locally 150
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,380
    25th
    $51,580
    50th (median)
    $58,440
    75th
    $64,110
    90th
    $70,120

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 69% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 31% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $61,190
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $59,950
    Jacksonville, FL $59,950

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,090
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $80,060
    Firefighters $67,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $94,430
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $135,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Reno, NV is $28.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Reno, NV is 7.8% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $49,380 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,580.