Transit and Railroad Police pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for transit and railroad police is $43.38 an hour ($90,230 a year). About 4,390 people work in this job there.
Pay range for transit and railroad police in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.73 | $57,690 |
| 25% of workers | $33.17 | $68,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $43.38 | $90,230 |
| 75% of workers | $57.35 | $119,290 |
| 90% of workers | $60.53 | $125,910 |
Best-paying states for transit and railroad police
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $109,650 | 100 |
| New Jersey | $106,290 | 340 |
| Maryland | $99,420 | 0 |
| New York | $90,460 | 0 |
| Utah | $87,770 | 80 |
| Texas | $78,480 | 80 |
| Florida | $69,810 | 40 |
| Missouri | $67,840 | 90 |
| Georgia | $57,690 | 240 |
Education, experience and outlook for transit and railroad police
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $38,020 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $76,210 |
| Compliance Officers | $80,730 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $106,040 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $93,790 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $55,940 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $66,770 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $78,000 |
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