Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $64,810 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.16
10th percentile $51,270
90th percentile $81,540
Employed locally 90
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,270
    25th
    $62,710
    50th (median)
    $64,810
    75th
    $68,990
    90th
    $81,540

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 74% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Transportation Security Screeners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $74,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,630
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $74,510
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,400
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,860

    Nearby metros — Transportation Security Screeners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,630
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,860
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $69,990
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $68,390
    Fairbanks-College, AK $67,720
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $65,960

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,680
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $92,660
    Firefighters $62,420
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $37,150
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $32,820
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $57,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Security Screeners make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Colorado Springs, CO is $31.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.20 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Transportation Security Screeners salaries?

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 2.3% above the national median of $63,360. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Transportation Security Screeners in Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $51,270 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,710.