Transportation Security Screeners pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for transportation security screeners is $33.00 an hour ($68,640 a year). About 4,300 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($66,770). Texas ranks 13th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for transportation security screeners in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.36 | $46,510 |
| 25% of workers | $30.20 | $62,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.00 | $68,640 |
| 75% of workers | $35.13 | $73,070 |
| 90% of workers | $37.27 | $77,520 |
Transportation Security Screeners pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $68,640 | 1,690 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $65,170 | 80 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $64,060 | 300 |
| Corpus Christi | $63,540 | 60 |
| Amarillo | $63,130 | 40 |
| El Paso | $63,130 | 140 |
| Lubbock | $63,130 | 50 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $63,130 | 60 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $62,820 | 460 |
| Midland | $61,110 | 50 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $35,980 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $75,900 |
| Compliance Officers | $75,370 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $38,220 |
| Flight Attendants | $58,220 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $46,740 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $56,290 |
| Airfield Operations Specialists | $60,910 |
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