SOC 33-3052 · May 2025 · United States
Transit and Railroad Police
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Transit and Railroad Police across the United States is $90,230 per year, measured over 4,390 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $109,650.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Transit and Railroad Police
Pay for this occupation varies by 90.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $109,650 and Georgia pays $57,690.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $109,650 | 100 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $106,290 | 340 | |
| 3 | Maryland | $99,420 | — | |
| 4 | New York | $90,460 | — | |
| 5 | Utah | $87,770 | 80 | |
| 6 | Texas | $78,480 | 80 | |
| 7 | Florida | $69,810 | 40 | |
| 8 | Missouri | $67,840 | 90 | |
| 9 | Georgia | $57,690 | 240 |
States with the most Transit and Railroad Police jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | 340 | $106,290 | |
| 2 | Georgia | 240 | $57,690 | |
| 3 | California | 100 | $109,650 | |
| 4 | Missouri | 90 | $67,840 | |
| 5 | Texas | 80 | $78,480 | |
| 6 | Utah | 80 | $87,770 | |
| 7 | Florida | 40 | $69,810 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $103,980 | 80 |
| 2 | New York | $90,460 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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