SOC 33-3052 · Protective Service Occupations
Transit and Railroad Police wages by metro
National median annual wage
$90,230
- 10th percentile
- $57,690
- 25th percentile
- $68,990
- Median
- $90,230
- 75th percentile
- $119,290
- 90th percentile
- $125,910
- Mean
- $91,810
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 4,390.
That median is 77% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 80 | $69,040 | $103,980 | $128,610 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | Not available | $59,100 | $90,460 | $125,910 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 80 | $69,040 | $103,980 | $128,610 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 100 | $77,230 | $109,650 | $109,680 |
| New Jersey | 340 | $79,790 | $106,290 | $121,830 |
| Maryland | Not available | $63,390 | $99,420 | $129,600 |
| New York | Not available | $50,170 | $90,460 | $125,910 |
| Utah | 80 | $87,770 | $87,770 | $98,580 |
| Texas | 80 | $53,710 | $78,480 | $111,280 |
| Florida | 40 | $66,010 | $69,810 | $70,000 |
| Missouri | 90 | $48,720 | $67,840 | $118,600 |
| Georgia | 240 | $52,280 | $57,690 | $72,420 |
Other protective service occupations
- Security Guards
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
- Correctional Officers and Jailers
- Firefighters
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Transit and Railroad Police?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Transit and Railroad Police is $90,230. Employment is 4,390.
How does Transit and Railroad Police pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Transit and Railroad Police is 77% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Transit and Railroad Police?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD is highest on this page's list at $103,980.