Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Missoula, MT

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

Median annual salary $50,490 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.27
10th percentile $40,820
90th percentile $69,990
Employed locally 60
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,820
    25th
    $43,040
    50th (median)
    $50,490
    75th
    $61,960
    90th
    $69,990

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 71% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 29% 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
    Bozeman, MT $57,450

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,800
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,760
    Firefighters $77,390
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $78,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $114,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $107,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Missoula, MT is $24.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Missoula, MT is 20.3% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $40,820 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,040.