Transit and Railroad Police
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.
Median pay: $90,230/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Prepare reports documenting investigation activities and results.
• Monitor transit areas and conduct security checks to protect railroad properties, patrons, and employees.
• Apprehend or remove trespassers or thieves from railroad property or coordinate with law enforcement agencies in apprehensions and removals.
• Direct security activities at derailments, fires, floods, or strikes involving railroad property.
• Patrol railroad yards, cars, stations, or other facilities to protect company property or shipments and to maintain order.
• Investigate or direct investigations of freight theft, suspicious damage or loss of passengers' valuables, or other crimes on railroad property.
• Examine credentials of unauthorized persons attempting to enter secured areas.
• Enforce traffic laws regarding the transit system and reprimand individuals who violate them.
What's the median pay for Transit and Railroad Police?
The median pay for Transit and Railroad Police is $90,230 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Transit and Railroad Police?
Employment for Transit and Railroad Police is projected to change +3% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Transit and Railroad Police?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Transit and Railroad Police?
About 200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.