Transit and Railroad Police Salary in Texas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$78,480
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.73
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $90,230
State Rank
#6 of 9
80 employed here

How much do Transit and Railroad Police make in Texas?

Transit and Railroad Police working in Texas earn a median salary of $78,480 per year, or about $37.73 per hour. That is 13% below the national median of $90,230 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $53,710 while the top 10% make $111,280 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $61,030 and $111,280 a year.

Transit and Railroad Police salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$53,710$25.82
25th percentile (early career)$61,030$29.34
50th percentile (median)$78,480$37.73
75th percentile (experienced)$111,280$53.50
90th percentile (top earners)$111,280$53.50

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 6th 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($78,480) 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 Texas?
The median Transit and Railroad Police salary in Texas is $78,480 per year, or about $37.73 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $53,710 at the entry level to $111,280 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Transit and Railroad Police about 13% less than the national median of $90,230. Texas ranks 6th out of 9 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Transit and Railroad Police?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $78,480 a year. About 80 Transit and Railroad Police are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.