Transit and Railroad Police Salary
The median transit and railroad police salary in the United States is $90,230 per year ($43.38/hour). Salaries range from $57,690 at the entry level to $125,910+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 4,390 transit and railroad police jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$90,230
per year
Hourly Rate
$43.38
per hour
Employment
4,390
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$57,690
25th percentile
$68,990
Median
$90,230
75th percentile
$119,290
90th percentile
$125,910
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+3%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Transit and Railroad Police Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Limited data available — BLS only publishes salary data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
Salary Map — Click a state for details
$58K$110K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$110K
+22%
New Jersey
$106K
+18%
Maryland
$99K
+10%
New York
$90K
+0%
Utah
$88K
-3%
Texas
$78K
-13%
Florida
$70K
-23%
Missouri
$68K
-25%
Georgia
$58K
-36%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $109,650 | +21.5% |
| New Jersey | $106,290 | +17.8% |
| Maryland | $99,420 | +10.2% |
| New York | $90,460 | +0.3% |
| Utah | $87,770 | -2.7% |
| Texas | $78,480 | -13.0% |
| Florida | $69,810 | -22.6% |
| Missouri | $67,840 | -24.8% |
| Georgia | $57,690 | -36.1% |
Transit and Railroad Police Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $103,980 | +15.2% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $90,460 | +0.3% |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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