Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $68,760 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.06
10th percentile $56,200
90th percentile $80,230
Employed locally 230
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,200
    25th
    $62,500
    50th (median)
    $68,760
    75th
    $72,990
    90th
    $80,230

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$48,300
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$86,440
    Firefighters$67,010
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$66,250
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$56,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$89,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Security Screeners make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Hawaii / Kauai is $33.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.64 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Transportation Security Screeners salaries?

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 8.5% 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 Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $56,200 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,500.