Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $59,950 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $67,950
Employed locally 50
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $59,950
    75th
    $65,960
    90th
    $67,950

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 95% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 5% 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
    Flint, MI $70,530
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $65,080
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $63,960
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $61,960
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $60,360
    Florida $59,950

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,260
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $65,500
    Security Guards $34,340
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $57,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $54,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $93,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Tallahassee, FL is $28.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Tallahassee, FL 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 Tallahassee?

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