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How much does a transportation security screener make in Cincinnati?

$63,650a year

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $30.60 an hour or $5,304 a month.

Hourly
$30.60
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
62 of 144
Jobs in the area
270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,530Median: $63,650Highest 10%: $70,010
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,530$22.85
25th$49,770$23.93
Median$63,650$30.60
75th$65,770$31.62
90th$70,010$33.66

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners.

Akron, OH$70,180
Dayton, OH$69,720
Cleveland, OH$65,940
Columbus, OH$63,750
Transportation Security Screener salary in Ohio Transportation Security Screener salary in all states

Related jobs in Cincinnati

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$102,900
Detective and Criminal Investigator$92,110
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$86,770
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$80,410
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$74,110
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$70,550
Bailiff$59,450
Firefighter$58,570
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$56,970
Correctional Officer and Jailer$55,460
Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $30.60 ($63,650 a year).

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

No: $63,650 against $66,770 nationally, 5% less.

How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $65,870, so Cincinnati pays 3% less.

Where does Cincinnati rank for transportation security screener pay?

62 of 144 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,010 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.