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How much does a transportation security screener make in Portland?

$71,510a year

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $34.38 an hour or $5,959 a month.

Hourly
$34.38
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
17 of 144
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,690Median: $71,510Highest 10%: $78,440
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,690$23.89
25th$56,580$27.20
Median$71,510$34.38
75th$76,130$36.60
90th$78,440$37.71

Other cities in Maine

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners.

Bangor, ME$63,130
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Related jobs in Portland

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$96,760
Detective and Criminal Investigator$79,030
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$75,890
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$73,600
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$70,430
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$60,840
Correctional Officer and Jailer$54,930
Firefighter$49,320
Private Detective and Investigator$46,610
Fire Inspector and Investigator$45,230
Salaries for every job in Portland, ME

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $34.38 ($71,510 a year).

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

Yes: $71,510 against $66,770 nationally, 7% more.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?

The median in Maine is $63,130, so Portland pays 13% more.

Where does Portland rank for transportation security screener pay?

17 of 144 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,440 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.