Transportation Security Screeners (33-9093)
Occupation description: 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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Employment and Job Openings
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Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
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2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
Alaska | 540 | 539 | -0.2 | 22 | 28 | 50 |
United States | 49,100 | 49,600 | 0.0 | 2,100 | 2,600 | 4,700 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with moderate employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages 
Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
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Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
United States | 20.34 | 16.65 | 18.28 | 20.08 | 21.72 | 24.16 |
Alaska | 24.25 | 17.41 | 20.29 | 24.10 | 26.66 | 30.58 |
Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 20.79 | 17.41 | 17.58 | 20.28 | 22.06 | 23.91 |
Fairbanks North Star Borough | 25.76 | 21.76 | 25.08 | 25.29 | 27.33 | 29.29 |
Balance of State | 27.94 | 23.97 | 25.11 | 26.55 | 30.57 | 33.90 |