The average salary for a transit police officer in Nevada is around $73,580 per year.
Avg Salary
Transit police officers earn an average yearly salary of $73,580.
Wages typically start from $50,230 and go up to $96,650.
8% above national average Updated in 2018
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 Nevada. On average, they make less than detectives but more than traffic technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Detective salary | $81K |
| Aircraft mechanic salary | $78K |
| Hearing officer salary | $72K |
| Transportation planner salary | $79K |
| Logistician salary | $69K |
| Transit police officer salary | $74K |
| Customs broker salary | $64K |
| Sheriff salary | $68K |
| Police officer salary | $68K |
| Traffic technician salary | $68K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)