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Occupation · SOC 33-3052

Transit and Railroad Police

There are 4,390 jobs in the U.S. Median pay is $90,230 a year. The most jobs are in Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington, PA–NJ–DE–MD.

Protective ServiceTypical education: High school diploma or equivalent
4,390
Jobs in the U.S.
People employed, May 2025
$90,230
Median pay a year
Middle half: $68,990–$119,290
300
Annual openings
10-year change: +3.2%
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical education to enter

Metro areas with the highest employment

1 of 1 metro areas with BLS data for this occupation. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

Metro areaEmploymentMedian payLCA filings
Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington, PA–NJ–DE–MDMedian pay $103,980 · LCA filings 080$103,9800

Metro areas with the highest median pay

Median pay for this occupation in each metro area, May 2025.

Metro areaMedian payEmploymentLCA filings
Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington, PA–NJ–DE–MDEmployment 80 · LCA filings 0$103,980800

Prevailing wage levels (H-1B and PERM)

The minimum yearly wage by level. Level I is entry level and Level IV is fully competent; an H-1B employer must pay at least the level that fits the job.

Metro areaLevel ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington, PA–NJ–DE–MDLevel II $89,024 · Level III $101,379 · Level IV $113,734$76,669$89,024$101,379$113,734

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027.

Related majors

Majors most closely related to this occupation. International graduates: 2024–25 academic year.

MajorInternational graduatesSTEM OPT
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsCIP 43.01OPT · up to 12 months800OPT · up to 12 months

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Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · IPEDS 2024–25. Prevailing wages: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027. Methodology