How much does a transportation security screener make in Tucson?
$64,330a year
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $30.93 an hour or $5,361 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.93
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,080Median: $64,330Highest 10%: $70,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,080 | $19.75 | |
| 25th | $62,250 | $29.93 | |
| Median | $64,330 | $30.93 | |
| 75th | $68,490 | $32.93 | |
| 90th | $70,550 | $33.92 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners.
| Phoenix, AZ | $63,920 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $30.93 ($64,330 a year).
Do transportation security screeners make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $64,330 against $66,770 nationally, 4% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $64,330, so Tucson pays 0% more.
Where does Tucson rank for transportation security screener pay?
52 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation security screener make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,550 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.