Transportation Security Screeners Salary
In Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, transportation security screeners earn $66,190 at the median, or about $31.82 an hour. The range runs from $61K at the entry level to $71K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 84.77), which stretches that salary to about $78,082 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,111/month, or 25.5% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $66K get you in Shreveport-Bossier City?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Shreveport-Bossier City’s Regional Price Parity (84.77). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Shreveport-Bossier City
Transportation security screeners pay in Shreveport-Bossier City tracks closely to the national median, $66K locally vs. $67K nationwide, a 1% difference. Rent runs $1,111/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 25.3% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 84.77 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 15% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for transportation security screeners in metros near Shreveport-Bossier City, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $61K | $66K |
| Baton Rouge | $65K | $72K |
| Lafayette | $63K | $72K |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $69K | $67K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
Entry-level transportation security screeners (10th percentile) start around $61K. Mid-career wages sit at $66K. Top earners bring in $71K or more, a $10K spread from bottom to top.
Transportation Security Screeners pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Transportation Security Screeners salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $76K | +14% | 80 |
| New Jersey | $74K | +11% | 1,200 |
| California | $74K | +10% | 5,410 |
| Massachusetts | $74K | +10% | 1,380 |
| Maryland | $72K | +8% | 570 |
| New York | $72K | +8% | 4,240 |
| Colorado | $72K | +7% | 1,250 |
| Rhode Island | $72K | +7% | 160 |
| Alaska | $71K | +7% | 440 |
| Illinois | $71K | +6% | 1,970 |
| Hawaii | $70K | +5% | 1,010 |
| Virginia | $70K | +5% | 1,870 |
| Texas | $69K | +3% | 4,300 |
| Michigan | $67K | +1% | 1,070 |
| Pennsylvania | $67K | +1% | 1,460 |
| Minnesota | $67K | +1% | 740 |
| Georgia | $67K | +0% | 1,850 |
| Ohio | $66K | -1% | 690 |
| Vermont | $65K | -2% | 80 |
| North Carolina | $65K | -3% | 1,300 |
| Nevada | $65K | -3% | 1,350 |
| Arizona | $64K | -4% | 1,380 |
| New Mexico | $64K | -4% | 200 |
| Alabama | $64K | -4% | 260 |
| Florida | $63K | -5% | 6,920 |
| Idaho | $63K | -5% | 250 |
| Kansas | $63K | -5% | 120 |
| Kentucky | $63K | -5% | 510 |
| Louisiana | $63K | -5% | 460 |
| Maine | $63K | -5% | 160 |
| Mississippi | $63K | -5% | 170 |
| South Carolina | $63K | -5% | 480 |
| West Virginia | $63K | -5% | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $63K | -5% | 540 |
| Nebraska | $62K | -8% | 290 |
| Indiana | $62K | -8% | 460 |
| Iowa | $62K | -8% | 220 |
| Utah | $61K | -8% | 510 |
| Arkansas | $61K | -8% | 190 |
| Wyoming | $61K | -8% | 90 |
| Tennessee | $61K | -8% | 840 |
| South Dakota | $56K | -17% | 60 |
| North Dakota | $55K | -18% | 170 |
| Montana | $55K | -18% | 330 |
| Missouri | $51K | -23% | 930 |
Showing 1–10 of 45 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a transportation security screener afford a 2BR apartment alone in Shreveport-Bossier City?
Yes — at the median salary of $66K, rent takes 25.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,111/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for transportation security screeners in Shreveport-Bossier City?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new transportation security screeners typically earn — is $61K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,667/month. At HUD’s $1,111/month FMR, rent would take 30% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is transportation security screener a high-paying job in Shreveport-Bossier City?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $66K locally vs. $67K nationally, a 1% difference.
How does Shreveport-Bossier City compare to the national average for transportation security screeners?
Shreveport-Bossier City pays $66K median vs. the U.S. average of $67K — that’s -1%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 84.77), the purchasing-power equivalent is $78K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do transportation security screeners make in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA?
The median is $66,190 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $61,110, and experienced transportation security screeners can clear $71,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $66K enough to live in Shreveport-Bossier City?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,393/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,111/month, which eats 25.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a transportation security screeners salary go in Shreveport-Bossier City?
Shreveport-Bossier City has a Regional Price Parity of 84.77 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median transportation security screeners salary is worth about $78,082 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do transportation security screeners get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.