Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $74,630 +17.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.88
10th percentile $49,250
90th percentile $82,100
Employed locally 40
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,250
    25th
    $61,010
    50th (median)
    $74,630
    75th
    $82,100
    90th
    $82,100

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 79% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Transportation Security Screeners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,630
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $74,510
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,400
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,860
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $72,780

    Nearby metros — Transportation Security Screeners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $69,720

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $106,490
    Security Guards $43,280
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $122,290
    Firefighters $79,310
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,860
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $37,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Salinas, CA is $35.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Salinas, CA is 17.8% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $49,250 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,010.