Transit police officer earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Transit police officer salary by state

State Name Average Salary
New Jersey $82,080
Washington $81,380
Virginia $80,300
Illinois $76,880
Nevada $73,580
Indiana $66,040
California $64,930
Florida $64,820
Tennessee $63,240
Maryland $62,090
Texas $61,970
Ohio $60,600
Georgia $60,040
New York $51,130
Pennsylvania $45,510
Michigan $44,320
Wyoming $41,790
Louisiana $40,790

How do transit police officer salaries compare to similar careers?

Transit police officers earn about the same as related careers in Illinois. On average, they make less than forensic science technicians but more than fish and game wardens.

Career Median Salary
Forensic science technician salary $103K
Commercial pilot salary $86K
Sheriff salary $83K
Police officer salary $83K
Customs broker salary $78K
Transit police officer salary $77K
Freight and cargo inspector salary $77K
Aviation inspector salary $77K
Transportation planner salary $78K
Fish and game warden salary $78K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)