How much does a transportation security screener make in Albuquerque?
$63,810a year
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $30.68 an hour or $5,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.68
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,560Median: $63,810Highest 10%: $69,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,560 | $20.46 | |
| 25th | $50,480 | $24.27 | |
| Median | $63,810 | $30.68 | |
| 75th | $66,900 | $32.16 | |
| 90th | $69,990 | $33.65 |
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Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $30.68 ($63,810 a year).
Do transportation security screeners make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $63,810 against $66,770 nationally, 4% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $63,810, so Albuquerque pays 0% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for transportation security screener pay?
59 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation security screener make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,990 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.