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How much does a transportation security screener make in Billings?

$61,110a year

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the Billings, MT metro area. That is $29.38 an hour or $5,093 a month.

Hourly
$29.38
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
117 of 144
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,670Median: $61,110Highest 10%: $67,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,670$19.55
25th$43,870$21.09
Median$61,110$29.38
75th$63,130$30.35
90th$67,200$32.31

Other cities in Montana

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners.

Missoula, MT$61,110
Bozeman, MT$57,450
Transportation Security Screener salary in Montana Transportation Security Screener salary in all states

Related jobs in Billings

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$95,530
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$84,190
Detective and Criminal Investigator$72,880
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$72,070
Firefighter$68,100
Correctional Officer and Jailer$49,110
Security Guard$38,040
Protective Service Worker$30,830
Salaries for every job in Billings, MT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Billings, MT metro area is $29.38 ($61,110 a year).

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

No: $61,110 against $66,770 nationally, 8% less.

How does Billings compare with the rest of Montana?

The median in Montana is $54,770, so Billings pays 12% more.

Where does Billings rank for transportation security screener pay?

117 of 144 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,200 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.