Transportation Security Screeners
Conduct screening of passengers, baggage, or cargo to ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations. May operate basic security equipment such as x-ray machines and hand wands at screening checkpoints.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Transportation Security Screeners to decrease by -4.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 53,500 to 51,200 jobs. Its estimate of 4,500 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($66,770), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
53,500
Projected employment (2034)
51,200
Projected change (2024–2034)
-4%
Annual openings (projected average)
4,500
Pay & Preparation
$66,770
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Speaking (3.38/5) • Monitoring (3.38/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3.25/5) • Critical Thinking (3.25/5) • Coordination (3.25/5) • Active Listening (3.25/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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