How much does a transportation security screener make in San Luis Obispo?
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area. That is $34.25 an hour or $5,937 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.25
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 50
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,210 | $25.58 | |
| 25th | $53,210 | $25.58 | |
| Median | $71,240 | $34.25 | |
| 75th | $73,610 | $35.39 | |
| 90th | $78,350 | $37.67 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners.
| San Francisco, CA | $78,940 |
| San Jose, CA | $78,940 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $73,610 |
| Riverside, CA | $73,610 |
| San Diego, CA | $72,130 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $71,240 |
| Sacramento, CA | $69,990 |
| Fresno, CA | $63,460 |
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Salaries for every job in San Luis Obispo, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in San Luis Obispo?
The median hourly pay in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area is $34.25 ($71,240 a year).
Do transportation security screeners make more in San Luis Obispo than the national average?
Yes: $71,240 against $66,770 nationally, 7% more.
How does San Luis Obispo compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $73,610, so San Luis Obispo pays 3% less.
Where does San Luis Obispo rank for transportation security screener pay?
19 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation security screener make starting out in San Luis Obispo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,350 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.