Transit and Railroad Police Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for transit and railroad polices across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New Jersey$102,930
- California$100,450
- New York$97,560
- Maryland$95,690
- Utah$85,840
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $102,930 | $106,290 | $49 | +12.1% | 340 |
| 2 | California | $100,450 | $109,650 | $48 | +9.4% | 100 |
| 3 | New York | $97,560 | $90,460 | $47 | +6.3% | — |
| 4 | Maryland | $95,690 | $99,420 | $46 | +4.2% | — |
| 5 | Utah | $85,840 | $87,770 | $41 | -6.5% | 80 |
| 6 | Texas | $85,310 | $78,480 | $41 | -7.1% | 80 |
| 7 | Missouri | $73,560 | $67,840 | $35 | -19.9% | 90 |
| 8 | Florida | $69,890 | $69,810 | $34 | -23.9% | 40 |
| 9 | Georgia | $64,510 | $57,690 | $31 | -29.7% | 240 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 3 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $103,980 | $101,510 | 80 |
| 2 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $90,460 | $100,570 | — |
| 3 | Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $60,990 | $59,330 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing transit and railroad polices (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $96,480 | $94,450 | 730 |
| 2 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $96,480 | $94,450 | 730 |
| 3 | Rail Transportation | $96,270 | $94,600 | 580 |
| 4 | Rail Transportation | $96,270 | $94,600 | 580 |
| 5 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $96,270 | $94,600 | 580 |
| 6 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $96,270 | $94,600 | 580 |
| 7 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $90,230 | $91,390 | 3,810 |
| 8 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $90,230 | $91,390 | 3,810 |
| 9 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $90,230 | $91,810 | 4,390 |
| 10 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $90,230 | $91,390 | 3,810 |
| 11 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $90,210 | $90,660 | 3,080 |
| 12 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $90,210 | $90,660 | 3,080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do transit and railroad police make in the U.S.?
The median transit and railroad police salary in the United States is $90,230 per year (mean $91,810), and about 80% earn between $57,690 and $125,910.
How much do transit and railroad police make per hour?
Roughly $44 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $91,810 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays transit and railroad police the most?
New Jersey has the highest average pay for transit and railroad police at $102,930 per year (median $106,290).
What is the job outlook for transit and railroad police?
Employment is projected to change +3% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 200 openings per year.