Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$65,480
National average
Salary Range
$43,750 – $80,840
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $108,350 | $54,310 | $134,530 |
| Massachusetts | $97,690 | $66,560 | $104,000 |
| New Jersey | $79,990 | $57,620 | $80,010 |
| Iowa | $77,150 | $50,370 | $80,030 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $76,860 | $69,770 | $76,860 |
| Nebraska | $70,450 | $55,170 | $75,160 |
| Texas | $69,840 | $38,890 | $70,130 |
| Colorado | $69,040 | $47,800 | $84,330 |
| Maryland | $66,680 | $44,870 | $102,390 |
| Missouri | $65,480 | $65,430 | $65,520 |
| Kansas | $65,370 | $65,130 | $65,370 |
| New Mexico | $65,240 | $49,410 | $81,020 |
| Wisconsin | $65,150 | $50,340 | $65,170 |
| Florida | $64,290 | $42,410 | $68,600 |
| West Virginia | $62,480 | $40,040 | $79,350 |
| Indiana | $61,650 | $54,700 | $71,850 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $61,360 | $46,690 | $70,670 |
| Washington | $61,210 | $59,210 | $78,000 |
| Illinois | $60,130 | $46,210 | $85,040 |
| Mississippi | $59,690 | $30,770 | $76,850 |
| California | $57,720 | $50,560 | $68,300 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $57,390 | $47,540 | $85,040 |
| Kentucky | $56,090 | $52,810 | $62,160 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $54,230 | $44,360 | $62,250 |
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $52,390 | $46,420 | $57,790 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,990 | $31,370 | $70,840 |
| Alabama | $48,460 | $42,820 | $60,630 |
| Wyoming | $48,420 | $38,800 | $68,370 |
| Ohio | $48,410 | $48,210 | $56,890 |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $46,030 | $39,880 | $49,330 |
| North Carolina | $36,290 | $35,410 | $81,800 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers make?▾
The median annual salary for a Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers is $65,480, with a typical range of $43,750 – $80,840 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers?▾
Entry-level Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers positions typically start around $43,750 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firerss earn the most?▾
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firerss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.