How much does a transportation security screener make in California?
$73,610a year
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in California. That is $35.39 an hour or $6,134 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.39
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 5,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,070Median: $73,610Highest 10%: $81,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,070 | $22.15 | |
| 25th | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| Median | $73,610 | $35.39 | |
| 75th | $78,350 | $37.67 | |
| 90th | $81,470 | $39.17 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salinas, CA | $78,940 |
| San Francisco, CA | $78,940 |
| San Jose, CA | $78,940 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $73,610 |
| Riverside, CA | $73,610 |
| San Diego, CA | $72,130 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $71,240 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $71,240 |
| Sacramento, CA | $69,990 |
| Fresno, CA | $63,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation security screeners.
| 1. New Hampshire | $76,130 |
| 2. New Jersey | $74,400 |
| 3. California | $73,610 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $73,510 |
| 5. Maryland | $72,240 |
| 6. New York | $72,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $35.39 ($73,610 a year).
Do transportation security screeners make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $73,610 against $66,770 nationally, 10% more.
Where does California rank for transportation security screener pay?
California ranks 3 of 45 states.
Which city in California pays transportation security screeners the most?
Salinas, CA, with a median of $78,940 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.