Transportation Security Screeners Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $61,400 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.52
10th percentile $44,080
90th percentile $69,580
Employed locally 400
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,080
    25th
    $50,190
    50th (median)
    $61,400
    75th
    $65,500
    90th
    $69,580

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 78% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 22% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $68,390
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $63,960
    Richmond, VA $62,570
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $61,960
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $60,900

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,910
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $72,020
    Firefighters $59,880
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,590
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $101,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Security Screeners make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in St. Louis, MO-IL is $29.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.13 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Transportation Security Screeners salaries?

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 3.1% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $44,080 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,190.