SOC 33-3052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Transit and Railroad Police — Maryland
Maryland
Median pay for this occupation in Maryland comes to $99,420 a year, ahead of the national median of $90,230 by 10.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Maryland comes to $99,420 a year, ahead of the national median of $90,230 by 10.2%. Pay ranges from under $63,390 at the tenth percentile to more than $129,600 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $70,540 to $119,290.
Maryland ranks number 3rd out of 9 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 171st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,390 | −29.7% |
| 25th | $70,540 | −21.8% |
| Median (50th) | $99,420 | +10.2% |
| 75th | $119,290 | +32.2% |
| 90th | $129,600 | +43.6% |
| Mean | $95,690 | +6.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $99,420 buys what $94,686 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$94,686US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,420 a year, 10.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,390 to $129,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 3rd of 9 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Transit and Railroad Police in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $99,420, or $47.80 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 $90,230, so pay in Maryland is 10.2% 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 Maryland earns more than $129,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,390 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.
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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