Transportation Security Screeners pay in California
In California, the median pay for transportation security screeners is $35.39 an hour ($73,610 a year). About 5,410 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($66,770). California ranks 3rd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for transportation security screeners in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.15 | $46,070 |
| 25% of workers | $28.00 | $58,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.39 | $73,610 |
| 75% of workers | $37.67 | $78,350 |
| 90% of workers | $39.17 | $81,470 |
Transportation Security Screeners pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salinas | $78,940 | 40 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $78,940 | 350 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $78,940 | 320 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $73,610 | 2,670 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $73,610 | 500 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $72,130 | 690 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $71,240 | 50 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $71,240 | 70 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $69,990 | 370 |
| Fresno | $63,460 | 100 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for transportation security screeners
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -4.2% over ten years, declining · about 4,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $43,240 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $118,880 |
| Compliance Officers | $96,980 |
| Flight Attendants | $82,170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $53,960 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $49,420 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $40,040 |
| Airfield Operations Specialists | $62,600 |
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