How much does a transportation security screener make in Madison?
$49,940a year
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $24.01 an hour or $4,162 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.01
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 144 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,100Median: $49,940Highest 10%: $67,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,100 | $14.47 | |
| 25th | $32,110 | $15.44 | |
| Median | $49,940 | $24.01 | |
| 75th | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| 90th | $67,200 | $32.31 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners.
| Minneapolis, MN | $68,830 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $63,900 |
| Appleton, WI | $63,130 |
| Green Bay, WI | $61,110 |
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Salaries for every job in Madison, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $24.01 ($49,940 a year).
Do transportation security screeners make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $49,940 against $66,770 nationally, 25% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $63,130, so Madison pays 21% less.
Where does Madison rank for transportation security screener pay?
144 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation security screener make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,100 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.