Transit and Railroad Police Salary in New Jersey
Transit and Railroad Police in New Jersey earn a median of $106,290 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $106,290
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($90,230)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 9
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,790; the top 10% earn over $121,830. Nationally the range is $57,690 to $125,910.
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Transit and Railroad Police pay in New Jersey
How much do transit and railroad police make in New Jersey?
The median is $106,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,790 and the top 10% earn over $121,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for transit and railroad police?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 9 (+18% vs. the national median of $90,230). Living costs are not included.