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How much does a transportation security screener make in Nashville?

$61,110a year

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $29.38 an hour or $5,093 a month.

Hourly
$29.38
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
133 of 144
Jobs in the area
460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,920Median: $61,110Highest 10%: $67,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,920$23.04
25th$49,940$24.01
Median$61,110$29.38
75th$63,130$30.35
90th$67,200$32.31

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners.

Chattanooga, TN$63,130
Knoxville, TN$63,130
Memphis, TN$61,110
Transportation Security Screener salary in Tennessee Transportation Security Screener salary in all states

Related jobs in Nashville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$94,420
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$81,330
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$80,720
Detective and Criminal Investigator$78,460
Fire Inspector and Investigator$77,160
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$69,470
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$68,780
Correctional Officer and Jailer$50,940
Firefighter$49,300
Protective Service Worker$47,990
Salaries for every job in Nashville, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $29.38 ($61,110 a year).

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

No: $61,110 against $66,770 nationally, 8% less.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $61,110, so Nashville pays 0% more.

Where does Nashville rank for transportation security screener pay?

133 of 144 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,200 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.