Transit and Railroad Police Salary by State
The national median pay for transit and railroad police is $90,230 a year. By state, it ranges from $57,690 in Georgia to $109,650 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $57,690
- 25th percentile
- $68,990
- Median
- $90,230
- 75th percentile
- $119,290
- Top 10%
- $125,910
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 4,390 jobs.
Median pay in 9 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $109,650 | +22% | $77,230 | $109,680 | 100 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $106,290 | +18% | $79,790 | $121,830 | 340 |
| 3 | Maryland | $99,420 | +10% | $63,390 | $129,600 | Not published |
| 4 | New York | $90,460 | 0% | $50,170 | $125,910 | Not published |
| 5 | Utah | $87,770 | −3% | $87,770 | $98,580 | 80 |
| 6 | Texas | $78,480 | −13% | $53,710 | $111,280 | 80 |
| 7 | Florida | $69,810 | −23% | $66,010 | $70,000 | 40 |
| 8 | Missouri | $67,840 | −25% | $48,720 | $118,600 | 90 |
| 9 | Georgia | $57,690 | −36% | $52,280 | $72,420 | 240 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Transit and Railroad Police salary questions
Which state pays transit and railroad police the most?
California, with a median of $109,650 a year (+22% vs. the national median of $90,230). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays transit and railroad police the least?
Georgia, with a median of $57,690 a year (−36% vs. national).
Where do most transit and railroad police work?
New Jersey has the most jobs, about 340, with a median of $106,290.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.