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How much does a transportation security screener make in Dayton?

$69,720a year

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $33.52 an hour or $5,810 a month.

Hourly
$33.52
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
26 of 144
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,380Median: $69,720Highest 10%: $76,040
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$63,380$30.47
25th$65,500$31.49
Median$69,720$33.52
75th$69,720$33.52
90th$76,040$36.56

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners.

Akron, OH$70,180
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 Dayton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$98,230
Detective and Criminal Investigator$83,620
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$82,390
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$76,310
Firefighter$57,400
Bailiff$55,890
Correctional Officer and Jailer$53,270
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$49,930
Private Detective and Investigator$48,510
Protective Service Worker$45,390
Salaries for every job in Dayton, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $33.52 ($69,720 a year).

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

Yes: $69,720 against $66,770 nationally, 4% more.

How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $65,870, so Dayton pays 6% more.

Where does Dayton rank for transportation security screener pay?

26 of 144 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $63,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,040 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.