Transportation Security Screeners Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • California
Transportation Security Screeners in California earn a median salary of $68,475 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.1% vs the national median of $63,360. An estimated 4,870 transportation security screeners are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $56,990 to $74,630 depending on location.
$68,475
Avg median salary in California
$74,630
Highest paying metro
$56,990
Lowest paying metro
4,870
Employed in California
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Transportation Security Screeners salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas, CA | $74,630 | $61,010 | $82,100 | 40 |
| San Francisco, CA | $74,630 | $61,010 | $79,600 | 320 |
| San Jose, CA | $74,630 | $61,010 | $82,100 | 300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $69,720 | $56,990 | $74,360 | 2,560 |
| Riverside, CA | $69,720 | $56,990 | $74,360 | 430 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $69,720 | $56,990 | $69,720 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $68,290 | $55,830 | $72,840 | 660 |
| Sacramento, CA | $66,290 | $54,180 | $70,720 | 350 |
| Fresno, CA | $60,130 | $49,150 | $62,130 | 100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $56,990 | $56,990 | $69,720 | 70 |