Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $62,960 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.27
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $69,950
Employed locally 40
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $54,480
    50th (median)
    $62,960
    75th
    $65,960
    90th
    $69,950

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 93% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 7% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $68,390
    Richmond, VA $62,570
    Pennsylvania $61,980
    Nevada $61,190
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $60,800

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,220
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,100
    Firefighters $38,880
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,550
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $58,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Roanoke, VA is $30.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Roanoke, VA is 0.6% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,480.