The average salary for a railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firer in the United States is $62,840, but the range typically falls between $57,220 and $67,540. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $30.21, with a range between $27.51 and $32.47.
There are approximately 13,610 people employed as a railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firer in the United States. With Texas, Illinois, California employing the highest number of railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers.The state with the best pay for a railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firer is Massachusetts, with an average annual salary of $82,160, while Michigan has the lowest average annual salary of $53,800.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $44,350 | $21.32 |
| 25th Percentile | $57,220 | $27.51 |
| Median | $63,540 | $30.55 |
| 75th Percentile | $67,540 | $32.47 |
| 90th Percentile | $78,120 | $37.56 |
The salary of a railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers are Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Montana, New Jersey while the worst states are Michigan, Wyoming, Alabama, South Carolina, Indiana.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $40,490 | $52,020 | $74,370 |
| Arizona | $62,860 | $65,670 | $67,040 |
| California | $48,520 | $57,910 | $65,480 |
| Colorado | $51,670 | $66,090 | $81,020 |
| Florida | $42,210 | $59,550 | $65,810 |
| Illinois | $46,130 | $66,870 | $85,010 |
| Indiana | $52,860 | $65,060 | $78,970 |
| Louisiana | $42,700 | $57,890 | $65,780 |
| Maryland | $48,890 | $67,310 | $75,490 |
| Massachusetts | $63,910 | $82,160 | $102,020 |
| Michigan | $38,940 | $53,800 | $71,230 |
| Mississippi | $57,300 | $64,150 | $74,110 |
| Missouri | $62,080 | $61,950 | $62,830 |
| Montana | $78,190 | $76,120 | $78,230 |
| Nebraska | $50,700 | $64,590 | $72,100 |
| New Jersey | $48,750 | $72,470 | $76,870 |
| New York | $60,070 | $92,470 | $128,970 |
| North Carolina | $35,550 | $68,890 | $82,470 |
| Ohio | $41,280 | $59,980 | $72,430 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,490 | $60,660 | $70,720 |
| South Carolina | $48,320 | $59,810 | $78,450 |
| Texas | $37,170 | $58,630 | $67,220 |
| Washington | $57,850 | $71,710 | $84,330 |
| West Virginia | $43,290 | $56,990 | $72,150 |
| Wisconsin | $50,310 | $60,890 | $62,530 |
| Wyoming | $37,510 | $51,840 | $65,540 |
Even between cities, the salary of a railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers is New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY with an average salary of $111,060.The city with the lowest average salary for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers is Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, WY with an average salary of $47,950.
Areas with highest average salaries for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers
Areas with lowest average salaries for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers
The number of railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers has decreased by -1,020. On average, the number of railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers has been increasing by -1.7% each year. The salary of railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers has increased by $6,950. On average, the salary of railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers has been increasing by 3.1% each year.
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers are part of the transportation and material moving occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all transportation and material moving occupations jobs here.
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$63,840 per year
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