Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $59,950 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $44,780
90th percentile $69,950
Employed locally 60
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,780
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $59,950
    75th
    $63,960
    90th
    $69,950

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $60,530
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $68,900
    Security Guards $41,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $75,940
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,190
    Firefighters $57,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Southwest Colorado is $28.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Southwest Colorado 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $44,780 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,000.