Transportation Security Screeners pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for transportation security screeners is $35.77 an hour ($74,400 a year). About 1,200 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($66,770). New Jersey ranks 2nd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for transportation security screeners in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.30 | $58,860 |
| 25% of workers | $34.62 | $72,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.77 | $74,400 |
| 75% of workers | $38.08 | $79,210 |
| 90% of workers | $39.23 | $81,600 |
Transportation Security Screeners pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $74,400 | 50 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $38,880 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $92,610 |
| Compliance Officers | $100,000 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $38,780 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $61,590 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $41,080 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $41,600 |
| School Bus Monitors | $36,100 |
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