Transit and Railroad Police Salary in Maryland (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Transit and Railroad Police in Maryland, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$99,420
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.80
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+10% vs US median
US median $90,230
State Rank
#3 of 9
state estimate

How much do Transit and Railroad Police make in Maryland?

Transit and Railroad Police in Maryland take home a median of $99,420 annually — roughly $47.80 an hour — which runs 10% above the national median of $90,230.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $63,390 while the top 10% make $129,600 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $70,540 and $119,290 a year.

Transit and Railroad Police salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$63,390$30.48
25th percentile (early career)$70,540$33.91
50th percentile (median)$99,420$47.80
75th percentile (experienced)$119,290$57.35
90th percentile (top earners)$129,600$62.31

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 3rd out of 9 states and territories for Transit and Railroad Police pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$109,650
2New Jersey$106,290
3Maryland$99,420
4New York$90,460
5Utah$87,770

Working as Transit and Railroad Police in Maryland

Nationally, about 4,000 people work as Transit and Railroad Police in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Maryland pay ($99,420) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Transit and Railroad Police make in Maryland?
The median Transit and Railroad Police salary in Maryland is $99,420 per year, or about $47.80 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $63,390 at the entry level to $129,600 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Transit and Railroad Police about 10% more than the national median of $90,230. Maryland ranks 3rd out of 9 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Transit and Railroad Police?
Yes on pay — Maryland pays above the national median for this occupation, at $99,420 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.