Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Arizona

Transportation security screeners in Arizona earn the most in Phoenix (average $61,930 a year) and the least in Tucson ($61,450), across the 2 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the transportation security screeners average at $61,660 and the median at $64,330 for 1,380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $64,310.

Transportation Security Screeners average salary by city in Arizona

Phoenix$61,930
Tucson$61,450

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Phoenix	$61,930	$63,920	$52,250	$50,786	103
Tucson	$61,450	$64,330	$62,250	$50,413	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Transportation Security Screeners salary in other states

Transportation Security Screeners salary by city and state

More about pay in Arizona

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9093.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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