Transportation Security Screeners Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$63,360
↑ 71.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Transportation Security Screeners — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Transportation Security Screeners — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 71.7% since 2011 ($36,910 → $63,360)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $63,360
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 6.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +17%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,360 | +26.7% |
| 2023 | $50,020 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $47,710 | +4.9% |
| 2021 | $45,470 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | $44,300 | +6.1% |
| 2019 | $41,770 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | $41,490 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | $40,580 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | $39,680 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | $39,310 | +3.2% |
| 2014 | $38,090 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | $37,090 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | $36,850 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | $36,910 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.