Transportation Security Screeners pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for transportation security screeners is $29.38 an hour ($61,110 a year). About 510 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($66,770). Utah ranks 39th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for transportation security screeners in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.14 | $50,210 |
| 25% of workers | $25.22 | $52,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.38 | $61,110 |
| 75% of workers | $32.31 | $67,200 |
| 90% of workers | $34.27 | $71,280 |
Transportation Security Screeners pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. George | $63,130 | 30 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $61,110 | 50 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $61,110 | 410 |
Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Utah
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $42,700 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $77,310 |
| Compliance Officers | $67,370 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $38,660 |
| Flight Attendants | $82,730 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,720 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $35,480 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $49,610 |
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