How much does a transportation security screener make in Cleveland?
$65,940a year
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $31.70 an hour or $5,495 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.70
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,650Median: $65,940Highest 10%: $72,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,650 | $22.91 | |
| 25th | $52,170 | $25.08 | |
| Median | $65,940 | $31.70 | |
| 75th | $70,180 | $33.74 | |
| 90th | $72,300 | $34.76 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners.
| Akron, OH | $70,180 |
| Dayton, OH | $69,720 |
| Columbus, OH | $63,750 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $63,650 |
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Salaries for every job in Cleveland, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $31.70 ($65,940 a year).
Do transportation security screeners make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $65,940 against $66,770 nationally, 1% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $65,870, so Cleveland pays 0% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for transportation security screener pay?
35 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation security screener make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,300 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.