Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $57,450 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.62
10th percentile $48,290
90th percentile $73,940
Employed locally 80
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,290
    25th
    $54,770
    50th (median)
    $57,450
    75th
    $67,200
    90th
    $73,940

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 66% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Transportation Security Screeners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $74,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, 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
    Billings, MT $61,110
    Missoula, MT $50,490

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,980
    Firefighters $67,450
    Security Guards $43,700
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $44,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Bozeman, MT is $27.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Bozeman, MT is 9.3% below 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $48,290 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,770.