How much does a transportation security screener make in Montana?
$54,770a year
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in Montana. That is $26.33 an hour or $4,564 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.33
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,090Median: $54,770Highest 10%: $69,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,090 | $19.27 | |
| 25th | $45,640 | $21.94 | |
| Median | $54,770 | $26.33 | |
| 75th | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| 90th | $69,450 | $33.39 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Billings, MT | $61,110 |
| Missoula, MT | $61,110 |
| Bozeman, MT | $57,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation security screeners.
| 41. Wyoming | $61,110 |
| 42. South Dakota | $55,530 |
| 43. North Dakota | $54,950 |
| 44. Montana | $54,770 |
| 45. Missouri | $51,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $26.33 ($54,770 a year).
Do transportation security screeners make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $54,770 against $66,770 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Montana rank for transportation security screener pay?
Montana ranks 44 of 45 states.
Which city in Montana pays transportation security screeners the most?
Billings, MT, with a median of $61,110 a year.
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.