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How much does a transportation security screener make in Akron?

$70,180a year

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $33.74 an hour or $5,848 a month.

Hourly
$33.74
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
23 of 144
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,790Median: $70,180Highest 10%: $80,810
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$63,790$30.67
25th$65,940$31.70
Median$70,180$33.74
75th$70,180$33.74
90th$80,810$38.85

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners.

Dayton, OH$69,720
Cleveland, OH$65,940
Columbus, OH$63,750
Cincinnati, OH$63,650
Transportation Security Screener salary in Ohio Transportation Security Screener salary in all states

Related jobs in Akron

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$99,840
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$80,960
Detective and Criminal Investigator$76,230
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$74,650
Firefighter$61,140
Bailiff$55,660
Fire Inspector and Investigator$54,350
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$51,380
Protective Service Worker$46,030
Correctional Officer and Jailer$45,310
Salaries for every job in Akron, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in Akron?

The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $33.74 ($70,180 a year).

Do transportation security screeners make more in Akron than the national average?

Yes: $70,180 against $66,770 nationally, 5% more.

How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $65,870, so Akron pays 7% more.

Where does Akron rank for transportation security screener pay?

23 of 144 metro areas with data.

How much does a transportation security screener make starting out in Akron?

The lowest-paid 10% make $63,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,810 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.