Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,960 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.71
10th percentile $49,250
90th percentile $72,550
Employed locally 30
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,250
    25th
    $53,500
    50th (median)
    $65,960
    75th
    $70,650
    90th
    $72,550

    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
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$44,430
    Security Guards$48,140
    Firefighters$62,520
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$82,790
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$66,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$121,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Northwest Colorado is $31.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Northwest Colorado is 4.1% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $49,250 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,500.