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How much does a transportation security screener make in St. Louis?

$62,650a year

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $30.12 an hour or $5,221 a month.

Hourly
$30.12
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
106 of 144
Jobs in the area
490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,140Median: $62,650Highest 10%: $68,910
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,140$19.78
25th$46,800$22.50
Median$62,650$30.12
75th$66,830$32.13
90th$68,910$33.13

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners.

Springfield, MO$63,130
Transportation Security Screener salary in Missouri Transportation Security Screener salary in all states

Related jobs in St. Louis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$99,270
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$93,380
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$83,990
Detective and Criminal Investigator$80,930
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$75,800
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$73,240
Firefighter$68,970
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$58,330
Correctional Officer and Jailer$50,980
Parking Enforcement Worker$48,000
Salaries for every job in St. Louis, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in St. Louis?

The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $30.12 ($62,650 a year).

Do transportation security screeners make more in St. Louis than the national average?

No: $62,650 against $66,770 nationally, 6% less.

How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $51,210, so St. Louis pays 22% more.

Where does St. Louis rank for transportation security screener pay?

106 of 144 metro areas with data.

How much does a transportation security screener make starting out in St. Louis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,910 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.