Transit and Railroad Police
Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 230 | $69,930 | $33.62 | |
| Florida | 130 | $69,500 | $33.41 | |
| Georgia | 510 | $60,990 | $29.32 | |
| Illinois | 100 | $80,690 | $38.79 | |
| Maryland | 300 | $69,070 | $33.21 | |
| New York | 620 | $63,630 | $30.59 | |
| Pennsylvania | $46,720 | $22.46 | ||
| Texas | 350 | $70,470 | $33.88 | |
| Virginia | 380 | $84,410 | $40.58 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to perform routine inspection, patrol and crime prevention services for private clients. Includes instruction in the provision of personal protection as well as property security.
United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus
Huntington Park, CA
Certificate
Carrington College-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Certificate
Associate Degree
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
Master's Degree
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
Certificate
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$69,570 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as transit and railroad police.
- Less than high school 1%
- High school graduate 12%
- College dropout 30%
- Associate’s degree 17%
- Bachelor’s degree 32%
- Master’s degree 6%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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