Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $59,950 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $49,250
90th percentile $71,340
Employed locally 390
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,250
    25th
    $49,250
    50th (median)
    $59,950
    75th
    $65,960
    90th
    $71,340

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 63% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 37% 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
    Portland-South Portland, ME $67,720
    Utah $59,950
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $59,950
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $59,950
    South Carolina $59,950
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $59,950

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $44,270
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $81,130
    Firefighters $59,780
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $63,020
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,970
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Security Screeners make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Salt Lake City, UT is $28.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.27 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Transportation Security Screeners salaries?

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 5.4% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $49,250 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,250.