Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,950 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $43,040
90th percentile $67,950
Employed locally 30
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,040
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $59,950
    75th
    $63,960
    90th
    $67,950

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$46,190
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$41,870
    Firefighters$41,600
    Security Guards$36,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$62,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$58,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Kansas is $28.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Kansas is 5.4% below 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $43,040 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,000.