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How much does a transportation security screener make in Birmingham?

$63,770a year

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $30.66 an hour or $5,314 a month.

Hourly
$30.66
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
60 of 144
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,460Median: $63,770Highest 10%: $73,440
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,460$24.26
25th$61,710$29.67
Median$63,770$30.66
75th$67,890$32.64
90th$73,440$35.31

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners.

Huntsville, AL$65,750
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Related jobs in Birmingham

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$94,790
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$86,350
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$83,030
Detective and Criminal Investigator$79,560
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$60,590
Correctional Officer and Jailer$57,570
Firefighter$51,050
Private Detective and Investigator$49,390
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$47,410
Bailiff$46,930
Salaries for every job in Birmingham, AL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $30.66 ($63,770 a year).

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

No: $63,770 against $66,770 nationally, 4% less.

How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $63,770, so Birmingham pays 0% more.

Where does Birmingham rank for transportation security screener pay?

60 of 144 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,440 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.