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How much does a transportation security screener make in Augusta?

$65,170a year

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $31.33 an hour or $5,431 a month.

Hourly
$31.33
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
42 of 144
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,330Median: $65,170Highest 10%: $71,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,330$19.39
25th$50,800$24.42
Median$65,170$31.33
75th$67,200$32.31
90th$71,280$34.27

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners.

Atlanta, GA$66,770
Chattanooga, TN$63,130
Savannah, GA$63,130
Transportation Security Screener salary in Georgia Transportation Security Screener salary in all states

Related jobs in Augusta

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$82,740
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$74,580
Detective and Criminal Investigator$64,980
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$61,530
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$58,390
Correctional Officer and Jailer$53,390
Firefighter$47,540
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$42,810
Private Detective and Investigator$41,330
Security Guard$33,450
Salaries for every job in Augusta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in Augusta?

The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $31.33 ($65,170 a year).

Do transportation security screeners make more in Augusta than the national average?

No: $65,170 against $66,770 nationally, 2% less.

How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $66,770, so Augusta pays 2% less.

Where does Augusta rank for transportation security screener pay?

42 of 144 metro areas with data.

How much does a transportation security screener make starting out in Augusta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,280 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.