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How much does a transportation security screener make in New Orleans?

$61,110a year

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $29.38 an hour or $5,093 a month.

Hourly
$29.38
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
134 of 144
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,640Median: $61,110Highest 10%: $71,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,640$21.94
25th$49,940$24.01
Median$61,110$29.38
75th$65,170$31.33
90th$71,280$34.27

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in New Orleans

Same field, median yearly pay.

Forest Fire Inspector and Prevention Specialist$102,500
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$75,740
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$68,430
Detective and Criminal Investigator$62,430
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$61,050
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$53,520
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$52,000
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$48,970
Private Detective and Investigator$43,500
Protective Service Worker$43,480
Salaries for every job in New Orleans, LA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $29.38 ($61,110 a year).

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

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

How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $63,130, so New Orleans pays 3% less.

Where does New Orleans rank for transportation security screener pay?

134 of 144 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,640 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.