SOC 33-9093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Transportation Security Screeners — Akron
Akron, OH · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Akron, OH is $70,180 per year, close to the national median of $66,770 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Akron, OH is $70,180 per year, close to the national median of $66,770 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $65,940 and $70,180. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $63,790 and the ninetieth at $80,810.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Dayton records the highest median at $69,720. Of the 477 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 156th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,790 | −4.5% |
| 25th | $65,940 | −1.2% |
| Median (50th) | $70,180 | +5.1% |
| 75th | $70,180 | +5.1% |
| 90th | $80,810 | +21.0% |
| Mean | $69,040 | +3.4% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dayton | $69,720 | 50 | |
| 2 | Cleveland | $65,940 | 270 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $63,750 | 290 | |
| 4 | Cincinnati | $63,650 | 270 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Akron run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $70,180 goes as far as $75,625 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$70,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$75,625US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,180 a year, 5.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,790 to $80,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dayton, at $69,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Akron, OH?
The median annual wage is $70,180, or $33.74 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $66,770, so pay in Akron, OH is 5.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Akron, OH earns more than $80,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,790 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dayton, at $69,720 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Akron, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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