Transportation Security Screeners pay in Nevada
In Nevada, the median pay for transportation security screeners is $31.01 an hour ($64,500 a year). About 1,350 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($66,770). Nevada ranks 21st of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for transportation security screeners in Nevada
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.80 | $41,180 |
| 25% of workers | $30.01 | $62,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.01 | $64,500 |
| 75% of workers | $33.01 | $68,660 |
| 90% of workers | $33.01 | $68,660 |
Transportation Security Screeners pay in Nevada metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $64,500 | 1,200 |
| Reno | $61,340 | 150 |
Nevada unemployment rate: 4.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for transportation security screeners
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -4.2% over ten years, declining · about 4,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Nevada
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $37,310 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $78,140 |
| Compliance Officers | $78,290 |
| Flight Attendants | $51,800 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $41,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $53,210 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $36,880 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $30,830 |
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