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Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Georgia
Transportation Security Screeners in Georgia earn a median $66,770 a year, about the same as the U.S. median.
- Median in GA
- $66,770 a year
- U.S. median
- $66,770 a year
- Employment
- 1,850
- Location quotient
- 1.17
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Georgia
- Median (50%)
- $66,770 · $32.10 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $61,870 · $29.75 an hour (estimate error ±0.4%)
- 10th percentile
- $42,640 · $20.50 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $52,830 · $25.40 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $71,070 · $34.17 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $71,070 · $34.17 an hour
- Employment
- 1,850 (estimate error ±1.5%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.38
- Location quotient
- 1.17 (1.00 = national share)
Transportation Security Screeners pay by metro area in Georgia
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $66,770 | 1,570 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $65,170 | 50 |
| Savannah, GA | $63,130 | 130 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $63,130 | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do transportation security screeners make in Georgia?
- The median wage for transportation security screeners in Georgia is $66,770 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 1,850 jobs in the state.
- Where in Georgia do transportation security screeners earn the most?
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $66,770 a year.