How much does a transportation security screener make in Santa Maria?
$71,240a year
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $34.25 an hour or $5,937 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.25
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,210Median: $71,240Highest 10%: $78,350
| 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 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $71,240 |
| Sacramento, CA | $69,990 |
| Fresno, CA | $63,460 |
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Salaries for every job in Santa Maria, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in Santa Maria?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $34.25 ($71,240 a year).
Do transportation security screeners make more in Santa Maria than the national average?
Yes: $71,240 against $66,770 nationally, 7% more.
How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $73,610, so Santa Maria pays 3% less.
Where does Santa Maria rank for transportation security screener pay?
20 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation security screener make starting out in Santa Maria?
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.