Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $69,990 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.65
10th percentile $57,260
90th percentile $77,000
Employed locally 900
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,260
    25th
    $59,950
    50th (median)
    $69,990
    75th
    $72,320
    90th
    $77,000

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 68% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Transportation Security Screeners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,630
    Salinas, 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $68,390
    Fairbanks-College, AK $67,720
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $65,960
    Colorado Springs, CO $64,810

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $46,270
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $103,170
    Firefighters $88,860
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,810
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $42,440
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $64,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Security Screeners make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Denver, CO is $33.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.83 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Transportation Security Screeners salaries?

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Denver, CO is 10.5% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $57,260 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,950.