Transit and Railroad Police Salary in Missouri (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Missouri Median
$67,840
per year
Hourly Rate
$32.62
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-25% vs US median
US median $90,230
State Rank
#8 of 9
90 employed here

How much do Transit and Railroad Police make in Missouri?

Transit and Railroad Police in Missouri take home a median of $67,840 annually — roughly $32.62 an hour — which runs 25% below the national median of $90,230.

Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $48,720 while the top 10% make $118,600 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $56,480 and $67,840 a year.

Transit and Railroad Police salary range in Missouri

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$48,720$23.42
25th percentile (early career)$56,480$27.15
50th percentile (median)$67,840$32.62
75th percentile (experienced)$67,840$32.62
90th percentile (top earners)$118,600$57.02

How Missouri compares

Missouri ranks 8th 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 Missouri

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 Missouri pay ($67,840) 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 Missouri?
The median Transit and Railroad Police salary in Missouri is $67,840 per year, or about $32.62 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $48,720 at the entry level to $118,600 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Transit and Railroad Police about 25% less than the national median of $90,230. Missouri ranks 8th out of 9 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Transit and Railroad Police?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $67,840 a year. About 90 Transit and Railroad Police are employed in Missouri. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Missouri?
The highest-paying occupations in Missouri include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($842,800), Cardiologist ($648,070), Emergency Medicine Physician ($456,280), 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.