Transportation Security Screeners Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $59,950 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $24,390
90th percentile $65,960
Employed locally 470
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,390
    25th
    $39,560
    50th (median)
    $59,950
    75th
    $63,960
    90th
    $65,960

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 214% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 114% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $67,720
    Colorado Springs, CO $64,810
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $63,360
    Aguadilla, PR $59,950
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $59,950

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $20,210
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $45,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $49,900
    Firefighters $39,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $22,110
    Bailiffs $37,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Security Screeners make per hour in San Juan?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in San Juan, PR is $28.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.31 or more per hour.

    Is San Juan above or below average for Transportation Security Screeners salaries?

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in San Juan, PR 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 San Juan?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $24,390 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,560.