Transportation Security Screeners Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $68,290 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.83
10th percentile $45,070
90th percentile $75,110
Employed locally 660
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,070
    25th
    $55,830
    50th (median)
    $68,290
    75th
    $72,840
    90th
    $75,110

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 67% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 33% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,630
    Salinas, CA $74,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,630
    California $69,720
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $69,720
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $69,720

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,380
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $109,190
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $118,830
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $43,190
    Firefighters $70,120
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Security Screeners make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in San Diego, CA is $32.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.03 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Transportation Security Screeners salaries?

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in San Diego, CA is 7.8% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $45,070 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,830.