Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $69,160 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.25
10th percentile $66,930
90th percentile $78,080
Employed locally 30
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,930
    25th
    $66,930
    50th (median)
    $69,160
    75th
    $73,630
    90th
    $78,080

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 104% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 4% above 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $68,760
    Illinois $66,930
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $66,930
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $66,290
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $65,980
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $65,170

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,080
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,750
    Firefighters $78,060
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,540
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,200
    School Bus Monitors $32,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Rockford, IL is $33.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Rockford, IL is 9.2% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $66,930 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,930.