Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $59,950 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $67,950
Employed locally 120
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $59,950
    75th
    $65,960
    90th
    $67,950

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 85% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 15% 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
    Roanoke, VA $62,960
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $60,130
    Oklahoma $59,950
    Tulsa, OK $59,950

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,720
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,330
    Firefighters$59,260
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$48,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$105,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$99,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Security Screeners make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Oklahoma City, OK is $28.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.67 or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City above or below average for Transportation Security Screeners salaries?

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Oklahoma City, OK 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 Oklahoma City?

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