Transit and Railroad Police Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$82,320
↑ 46.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Transit and Railroad Police — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Transit and Railroad Police — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 46.0% since 2011 ($56,390 → $82,320)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $82,320
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.1%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82,320 | +13.9% |
| 2023 | $72,250 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $69,150 | +6.5% |
| 2021 | $64,930 | -10.5% |
| 2020 | $72,580 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | $71,820 | -3.0% |
| 2018 | $74,030 | +5.3% |
| 2017 | $70,280 | +5.5% |
| 2016 | $66,610 | +11.6% |
| 2015 | $59,670 | +15.4% |
| 2014 | $51,690 | -6.8% |
| 2013 | $55,490 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | $55,210 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | $56,390 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.