Transportation Security Screeners Salary in St. George, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. George, UT

Median annual salary $59,950 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $73,940
Employed locally 30
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $59,950
    75th
    $61,960
    90th
    $73,940

    St. George economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,411 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 78% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 22% 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
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $59,950
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $59,950
    South Carolina $59,950

    Related occupations in St. George, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $80,450
    Firefighters $38,840
    Security Guards $44,610
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,460
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $111,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Security Screeners make per hour in St. George?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in St. George, UT is $28.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.72 or more per hour.

    Is St. George above or below average for Transportation Security Screeners salaries?

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in St. George, 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 St. George?

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