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How much does a transportation security screener make in Salt Lake City?

$61,110a year

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $29.38 an hour or $5,093 a month.

Hourly
$29.38
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
136 of 144
Jobs in the area
410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,210Median: $61,110Highest 10%: $71,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,210$24.14
25th$52,460$25.22
Median$61,110$29.38
75th$67,200$32.31
90th$71,280$34.27

Other cities in Utah

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners.

Provo, UT$61,110
Transportation Security Screener salary in Utah Transportation Security Screener salary in all states

Related jobs in Salt Lake City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$117,000
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$115,100
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$104,300
Detective and Criminal Investigator$81,660
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$80,970
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$76,400
Correctional Officer and Jailer$65,910
Firefighter$59,150
Private Detective and Investigator$57,910
Protective Service Worker$55,590
Salaries for every job in Salt Lake City, UT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in Salt Lake City?

The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $29.38 ($61,110 a year).

Do transportation security screeners make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?

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

How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?

The median in Utah is $61,110, so Salt Lake City pays 0% more.

Where does Salt Lake City rank for transportation security screener pay?

136 of 144 metro areas with data.

How much does a transportation security screener make starting out in Salt Lake City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,210 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.