How much does a transit and railroad police make in New Jersey?
$106,300a year
Median yearly pay for transit and railroad polices in New Jersey. That is $51.10 an hour or $8,858 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.10
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 9
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,790Median: $106,300Highest 10%: $121,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,790 | $38.36 | |
| 25th | $86,300 | $41.49 | |
| Median | $106,300 | $51.10 | |
| 75th | $121,800 | $58.57 | |
| 90th | $121,800 | $58.57 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $104,000 |
| New York, NY | $90,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transit and railroad polices.
| 1. California | $109,700 |
| 2. New Jersey | $106,300 |
| 3. Maryland | $99,420 |
| 4. New York | $90,460 |
| 5. Utah | $87,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transit and railroad police make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $51.10 ($106,300 a year).
Do transit and railroad polices make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $106,300 against $90,230 nationally, 18% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for transit and railroad police pay?
New Jersey ranks 2 of 9 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays transit and railroad polices the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $104,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.