Transit and Railroad Police Salary by State and Metro Area (2026)
Transit and Railroad Polices in the United States earn a median salary of $82,320/year ($39.58/hr). Salaries range from $58,370 to $141,870 depending on experience. Below, compare salaries across all 50 states and top metro areas.
$58K
10th percentile
$66K
25th percentile
$82K
Median
$114K
75th percentile
$142K
90th percentile
Transit and Railroad Police salary by state
| State | Median | Hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $110K | $52.79/hr | 100 |
| Texas | $109K | $52.18/hr | 90 |
| New Jersey | $106K | $50.79/hr | 320 |
| New York | $106K | $50.72/hr | 970 |
| Maryland | $87K | $41.66/hr | 230 |
| Florida | $70K | $33.47/hr | 100 |
| Missouri | $69K | $33/hr | 80 |
Top paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $108K | 1,110 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $92K | 40 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $89K | 90 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $87K | 260 |