How much does a transportation security screener make in Texas?
$68,640a year
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in Texas. That is $33.00 an hour or $5,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.00
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 4,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,510Median: $68,640Highest 10%: $77,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,510 | $22.36 | |
| 25th | $62,820 | $30.20 | |
| Median | $68,640 | $33.00 | |
| 75th | $73,070 | $35.13 | |
| 90th | $77,520 | $37.27 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $68,640 |
| Brownsville, TX | $65,170 |
| San Antonio, TX | $64,060 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $63,540 |
| Amarillo, TX | $63,130 |
| El Paso, TX | $63,130 |
| Lubbock, TX | $63,130 |
| McAllen, TX | $63,130 |
| Austin, TX | $62,820 |
| Midland, TX | $61,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation security screeners.
| 10. Illinois | $70,570 |
| 11. Hawaii | $70,160 |
| 12. Virginia | $69,910 |
| 13. Texas | $68,640 |
| 14. Michigan | $67,390 |
| 15. Pennsylvania | $67,330 |
| 16. Minnesota | $67,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $33.00 ($68,640 a year).
Do transportation security screeners make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $68,640 against $66,770 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Texas rank for transportation security screener pay?
Texas ranks 13 of 45 states.
Which city in Texas pays transportation security screeners the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $68,640 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.