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Transportation Security Screeners average salary by city in Texas
- Dallas$64,810
- Brownsville$64,390
- El Paso$64,000
- Amarillo$61,750
- Austin$61,450
- San Antonio$61,020
- McAllen$60,590
- Corpus Christi$60,120
- Lubbock$59,470
- Midland$56,870
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $64,810 | $68,640 | $54,310 | $54,255 | 103 |
| Brownsville | $64,390 | $65,170 | $63,130 | $53,917 | 86 |
| El Paso | $64,000 | $63,130 | $61,110 | $53,604 | 90 |
| Amarillo | $61,750 | $63,130 | $61,110 | $51,796 | 92 |
| Austin | $61,450 | $62,820 | $53,910 | $51,555 | 98 |
| San Antonio | $61,020 | $64,060 | $62,000 | $51,210 | 95 |
| McAllen | $60,590 | $63,130 | $55,530 | $50,864 | 86 |
| Corpus Christi | $60,120 | $63,540 | $46,370 | $50,486 | 93 |
| Lubbock | $59,470 | $63,130 | $49,940 | $49,964 | 91 |
| Midland | $56,870 | $61,110 | $45,640 | $47,875 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9093.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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