Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $56,990 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.40
10th percentile $50,040
90th percentile $76,690
Employed locally 70
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,040
    25th
    $56,990
    50th (median)
    $56,990
    75th
    $69,720
    90th
    $76,690

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 59% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 41% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,630
    Salinas, CA $74,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,630
    California $69,720
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $69,720
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $69,720

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,730
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $119,580
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $94,740
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,470
    Firefighters $74,860
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $38,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Security Screeners make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Santa Maria, CA is $27.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.67 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Transportation Security Screeners salaries?

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Santa Maria, CA is 10.1% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $50,040 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,990.