Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $61,030 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.34
10th percentile $36,590
90th percentile $67,140
Employed locally 180
National median $63,360

Compare Transportation Security Screeners salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Tucson, AZ stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Transportation Security Screeners
in
Tucson, AZ
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,590
    25th
    $49,900
    50th (median)
    $61,030
    75th
    $65,100
    90th
    $67,140

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 90% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 10% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $62,630

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,850
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,970
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $78,180
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,230
    Firefighters $48,530
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Tucson, AZ is $29.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Tucson, AZ is 3.7% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $36,590 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,900.