Transportation Security Screeners pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for transportation security screeners is $29.38 an hour ($61,110 a year). About 840 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($66,770). Tennessee ranks 38th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for transportation security screeners in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.04 | $47,920 |
| 25% of workers | $24.01 | $49,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.38 | $61,110 |
| 75% of workers | $31.33 | $65,170 |
| 90% of workers | $33.29 | $69,240 |
Transportation Security Screeners pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $63,130 | 50 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $63,130 | 40 |
| Knoxville | $63,130 | 110 |
| Memphis | $61,110 | 170 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $61,110 | 460 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $36,000 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $59,280 |
| Compliance Officers | $63,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $50,830 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $38,530 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $32,060 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,200 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $35,960 |
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