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Transit and Railroad Police Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Transit and Railroad Police make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$109,650
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.1% vs 2024
$100,450
Mean Salary
$109,650
Median Salary
$52.72
Hourly Rate
100 people work as Transit and Railroad Police in California
Transit and Railroad Police salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Transit and Railroad Police in California earn a median salary of $109,650 per year ($9,137/month).
This is 28.6% above the national average of $85,268.
California ranks #1 out of 9 states for Transit and Railroad Police pay.
Approximately 100 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 0.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Transit and Railroad Police
Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Critical Thinking
3.88
Complex Problem Solving
3.75
Monitoring
3.38
Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
4.9
Law and Government
4.71
English Language
4.4
Customer and Personal Service
4.13
Transportation
3.66
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(28.4% of workers)
Salary Range: Transit and Railroad Police in California
Salaries for Transit and Railroad Police in California range from $77,230 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $109,680 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $95,280 and $109,680.
How much do Transit and Railroad Police make in California?
The median annual salary for Transit and Railroad Police in California is $109,650 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $100,450.
What is the salary range for a Transit and Railroad Police in California?
Salaries for Transit and Railroad Police in California range from $77,230 at the 10th percentile to $109,680 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $95,280 and $109,680.
What is the starting salary for a Transit and Railroad Police in California?
Entry-level Transit and Railroad Police positions in California typically start around $77,230 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $95,280 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Transit and Railroad Police in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 100 people are employed as Transit and Railroad Police in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Transit and Railroad Police in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Transit and Railroad Police in California is approximately $52.72 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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