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How much does a transportation security screener make in Des Moines?

$61,590a year

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $29.61 an hour or $5,133 a month.

Hourly
$29.61
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
112 of 144
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,010Median: $61,590Highest 10%: $67,770
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,010$22.12
25th$46,010$22.12
Median$61,590$29.61
75th$63,650$30.60
90th$67,770$32.58

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners.

Davenport, IA$64,150
Omaha, NE$61,710
Cedar Rapids, IA$61,110
Transportation Security Screener salary in Iowa Transportation Security Screener salary in all states

Related jobs in Des Moines

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$117,800
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$110,200
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$90,370
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$81,810
Detective and Criminal Investigator$79,560
Correctional Officer and Jailer$63,230
Firefighter$56,910
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$45,700
Security Guard$37,550
Lifeguard$26,480
Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $29.61 ($61,590 a year).

Do transportation security screeners make more in Des Moines than the national average?

No: $61,590 against $66,770 nationally, 8% less.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $61,590, so Des Moines pays 0% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for transportation security screener pay?

112 of 144 metro areas with data.

How much does a transportation security screener make starting out in Des Moines?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,770 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.