How much does a transportation security screener make in Massachusetts?
$73,510a year
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in Massachusetts. That is $35.34 an hour or $6,126 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.34
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,030Median: $73,510Highest 10%: $83,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,030 | $29.82 | |
| 25th | $62,030 | $29.82 | |
| Median | $73,510 | $35.34 | |
| 75th | $78,670 | $37.82 | |
| 90th | $83,740 | $40.26 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $76,130 |
| Providence, RI | $71,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation security screeners.
| 1. New Hampshire | $76,130 |
| 2. New Jersey | $74,400 |
| 3. California | $73,610 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $73,510 |
| 5. Maryland | $72,240 |
| 6. New York | $72,010 |
| 7. Colorado | $71,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $35.34 ($73,510 a year).
Do transportation security screeners make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $73,510 against $66,770 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for transportation security screener pay?
Massachusetts ranks 4 of 45 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays transportation security screeners the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $76,130 a year.
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.