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SOC 33-9093·Protective ServiceOpportunity job
Transportation Security Screeners
Median wage
$72,431
10-yr outlook
+18.9%by 2032
Openings / year
433
Workers in NY
3,220
How pay grows with experience
Transportation Security Screeners — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $50,386 |
| Median (typical) | $72,431 |
| Experienced | $73,638 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Transportation Security Screeners — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Hudson Valley | $72,431 |
| New York City | $72,431 |
| Western New York | $64,388 |
| Southern Tier | $63,725 |
| North Country | $61,650 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Protective Service) and pay more than a Transportation Security Screeners. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$77,217 median (+$4,785)
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$77,474 median (+$5,042) · +8.8% by 2032
- Bailiffs$83,230 median (+$10,799) · +12.7% by 2032
- Firefighters$90,893 median (+$18,461) · +20.5% by 2032
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$94,783 median (+$22,352)
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$95,700 median (+$23,268) · +20.5% by 2032
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