Top 2 cities for transit and railroad police by average salary
| Philadelphia, PA | $101,510 |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | $100,570 |
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Transit and Railroad Police salary by state
New Jersey pays transit and railroad police the most statewide, $102,930 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $102,930 | $106,290 | 340 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $101,510 | $101,510 |
| California | $100,450 | $109,650 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $97,560 | $90,460 | n/a | 1 | $100,570 | $100,570 |
| Maryland | $95,690 | $99,420 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $85,840 | $87,770 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $85,310 | $78,480 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $73,560 | $67,840 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $69,890 | $69,810 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $64,510 | $57,690 | 240 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Transit and Railroad Police salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | $101,510 | $103,980 | $48.80 | 80 |
| New York, NY | $100,570 | $90,460 | $48.35 | n/a |
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Transit and Railroad Police salary: questions
Where do transit and railroad police make the most money?
In Philadelphia, PA, with an average of $101,510 a year, among the 2 metro areas we cover.
What is the average transit and railroad police salary in the U.S.?
$91,810 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $90,230, so half of transit and railroad police earn more than that and half less.
What salary should transit and railroad police ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of transit and railroad police nationwide earn between $68,990 (25th percentile) and $119,290 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays transit and railroad police the most?
New Jersey, with a statewide average of $102,930 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3052.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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