Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $66,790 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.11
10th percentile $51,190
90th percentile $77,230
Employed locally 50
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,190
    25th
    $62,630
    50th (median)
    $66,790
    75th
    $68,890
    90th
    $77,230

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 94% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Transportation Security Screeners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,630
    Salinas, CA $74,630
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $74,510
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,400
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,860

    Nearby metros — Transportation Security Screeners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $66,310
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $63,130
    Cleveland, OH $62,630
    Ohio $62,630
    Columbus, OH $62,500
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $51,060

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,270
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,540
    Firefighters $63,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $75,760
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Security Screeners make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Akron, OH is $32.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.85 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Transportation Security Screeners salaries?

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Akron, OH is 5.4% above the national median of $63,360. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Transportation Security Screeners in Akron?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $51,190 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,630.