Transportation Security Screeners in Pennsylvania
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- Projected employment for Transportation Security Screeners in Pennsylvania is growing slower than average.
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How Many Transportation Security Screeners Work in Pennsylvania?
There were 1,250 Transportation Security Screeners employed in this state in 2017.
Job Projections for Pennsylvania
Jobs for Transportation Security Screeners in this state are growing at a rate of 2.9% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 2.6%.

Pennsylvania Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 130 annual job openings, and 1,430 total jobs in 2026 for Transportation Security Screeners in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 4,200 annual jobs and 47,300 total jobs in 2026.
What do Transportation Security Screeners Make in Pennsylvania?
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $19.26 an hour.
Top Pennsylvania Metros for Transportation Security Screeners
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Transportation Security Screeners.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Pittsburgh, PA | 270 | $39,220 |
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | 60 | $38,400 |
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | 40 | $44,630 |
Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton, PA | 40 | $37,460 |
Top States for Transportation Security Screeners Employment
View the list below to see where most Transportation Security Screeners work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Florida | 4,950 | $40,210 |
New York | 3,760 | $43,110 |
Texas | 3,650 | $41,560 |
Illinois | 2,180 | $42,000 |
Virginia | 1,800 | $41,830 |
Georgia | 1,470 | $40,130 |
Nevada | 1,210 | $38,210 |
Washington | 1,210 | $42,850 |
New Jersey | 1,200 | $43,540 |
North Carolina | 1,140 | $38,800 |
Arizona | 1,100 | $39,470 |
Massachusetts | 1,080 | $43,680 |
Hawaii | 1,040 | $40,560 |
Michigan | 940 | $41,400 |
Ohio | 780 | $39,390 |
Maryland | 700 | $42,050 |
Tennessee | 600 | $38,010 |
Louisiana | 520 | $37,830 |
South Carolina | 500 | $37,820 |
Utah | 500 | $37,820 |
Below are the states where Transportation Security Screeners get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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District of Columbia | $83,390 |
Alaska | $47,460 |
North Dakota | $46,810 |
Massachusetts | $43,680 |
New Jersey | $43,540 |
Connecticut | $43,350 |
New York | $43,110 |
Washington | $42,850 |
Rhode Island | $42,740 |
New Hampshire | $42,100 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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