Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $69,720 +10% vs national
Median hourly $33.52
10th percentile $56,990
90th percentile $79,020
Employed locally 2,560
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,990
    25th
    $56,990
    50th (median)
    $69,720
    75th
    $74,360
    90th
    $79,020

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 75% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 25% 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
    Salinas, CA $74,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,630
    California $69,720
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $69,720
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $69,720

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,940
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $115,630
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $43,450
    Firefighters $99,210
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,230
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $79,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Security Screeners make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Los Angeles, CA is $33.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.81 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Transportation Security Screeners salaries?

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Los Angeles, CA is 10% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $56,990 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,990.