How much does a transportation security screener make in Pennsylvania?
$67,330a year
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in Pennsylvania. That is $32.37 an hour or $5,611 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.37
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,200Median: $67,330Highest 10%: $74,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,200 | $22.69 | |
| 25th | $55,040 | $26.46 | |
| Median | $67,330 | $32.37 | |
| 75th | $69,580 | $33.45 | |
| 90th | $74,800 | $35.96 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $79,210 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $67,330 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $65,270 |
| Scranton, PA | $63,130 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $62,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation security screeners.
| 12. Virginia | $69,910 |
| 13. Texas | $68,640 |
| 14. Michigan | $67,390 |
| 15. Pennsylvania | $67,330 |
| 16. Minnesota | $67,290 |
| 17. Georgia | $66,770 |
| 18. Ohio | $65,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $32.37 ($67,330 a year).
Do transportation security screeners make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $67,330 against $66,770 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for transportation security screener pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 15 of 45 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays transportation security screeners the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $79,210 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.