How much does a transportation security screener make in Dallas?
$68,640a year
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $33.00 an hour or $5,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.00
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 1,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,830Median: $68,640Highest 10%: $73,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,830 | $21.07 | |
| 25th | $54,310 | $26.11 | |
| Median | $68,640 | $33.00 | |
| 75th | $73,070 | $35.13 | |
| 90th | $73,070 | $35.13 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners.
| Brownsville, TX | $65,170 |
| San Antonio, TX | $64,060 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $63,540 |
| El Paso, TX | $63,130 |
| Lubbock, TX | $63,130 |
| McAllen, TX | $63,130 |
| Austin, TX | $62,820 |
| Midland, TX | $61,110 |
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How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $33.00 ($68,640 a year).
Do transportation security screeners make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $68,640 against $66,770 nationally, 3% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $68,640, so Dallas pays 0% more.
Where does Dallas rank for transportation security screener pay?
29 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation security screener make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,070 or more.
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.