How much does a transportation security screener make in Columbus?
$63,750a year
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $30.65 an hour or $5,313 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.65
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,780Median: $63,750Highest 10%: $70,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| 25th | $52,120 | $25.06 | |
| Median | $63,750 | $30.65 | |
| 75th | $68,020 | $32.70 | |
| 90th | $70,140 | $33.72 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners.
| Akron, OH | $70,180 |
| Dayton, OH | $69,720 |
| Cleveland, OH | $65,940 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $63,650 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $30.65 ($63,750 a year).
Do transportation security screeners make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $63,750 against $66,770 nationally, 5% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $65,870, so Columbus pays 3% less.
Where does Columbus rank for transportation security screener pay?
61 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation security screener make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,140 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.