How much does a transportation security screener make in Iowa?
$61,590a year
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in Iowa. That is $29.61 an hour or $5,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.61
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,640Median: $61,590Highest 10%: $69,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,640 | $21.94 | |
| 25th | $46,010 | $22.12 | |
| Median | $61,590 | $29.61 | |
| 75th | $65,710 | $31.59 | |
| 90th | $69,240 | $33.29 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $64,150 |
| Omaha, NE | $61,710 |
| Des Moines, IA | $61,590 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $61,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation security screeners.
| 34. Wisconsin | $63,130 |
| 35. Nebraska | $61,710 |
| 36. Indiana | $61,670 |
| 37. Iowa | $61,590 |
| 38. Arkansas | $61,110 |
| 39. Tennessee | $61,110 |
| 40. Utah | $61,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.61 ($61,590 a year).
Do transportation security screeners make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $61,590 against $66,770 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Iowa rank for transportation security screener pay?
Iowa ranks 37 of 45 states.
Which city in Iowa pays transportation security screeners the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $64,150 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.