Highest Paying State $97,690 Massachusetts
National Avg Median $62,871 Across 24 states
Lowest Paying State $36,290 North Carolina

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in All 50 States

Compare Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers pay across the country. Click any state for the full salary breakdown including percentiles, employment numbers, and related jobs.

State Median Salary Mean Salary Entry Level Top Earners Employed
Massachusetts $97,690 $87,660 $66,560 $104,000 140
New Jersey $79,990 $73,560 $57,620 $80,010 90
Iowa $77,150 $71,390 $50,370 $80,030 330
Nebraska $70,450 $69,100 $55,170 $75,160 350
Texas $69,840 $60,270 $38,890 $70,130 2,050
Colorado $69,040 $66,880 $47,800 $84,330 250
Maryland $66,680 $69,440 $44,870 $102,390 90
Missouri $65,480 $65,100 $65,430 $65,520 540
Kansas $65,370 $64,050 $65,130 $65,370 460
New Mexico $65,240 $66,590 $49,410 $81,020 140
Wisconsin $65,150 $63,070 $50,340 $65,170 90
Florida $64,290 $59,440 $42,410 $68,600 170
West Virginia $62,480 $63,220 $40,040 $79,350 110
Indiana $61,650 $61,020 $54,700 $71,850 N/A
Washington $61,210 $69,700 $59,210 $78,000 390
Illinois $60,130 $64,790 $46,210 $85,040 1,410
Mississippi $59,690 $55,790 $30,770 $76,850 50
California $57,720 $60,770 $50,560 $68,300 1,200
Kentucky $56,090 $56,990 $52,810 $62,160 260
Pennsylvania $51,990 $49,340 $31,370 $70,840 360
Alabama $48,460 $52,260 $42,820 $60,630 300
Wyoming $48,420 $50,800 $38,800 $68,370 350
Ohio $48,410 $50,890 $48,210 $56,890 140
North Carolina $36,290 $51,640 $35,410 $81,800 50

Data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024. Sorted by median salary (highest to lowest). Entry Level = 10th percentile, Top Earners = 90th percentile.

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary FAQs

Which state pays Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firerss the most?

Massachusetts pays the highest median salary for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firerss at $97,690 per year, according to 2024 BLS data. The top 5 highest paying states are: Massachusetts ($97,690), New Jersey ($79,990), Iowa ($77,150), Nebraska ($70,450), Texas ($69,840).

What is the average Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salary nationally?

The average median Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salary across all 24 states is $62,871 per year. The salary ranges from $36,290 in North Carolina to $97,690 in Massachusetts — a difference of $61,400.

Which state pays Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firerss the least?

North Carolina has the lowest median Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salary at $36,290 per year. However, cost of living in North Carolina may be lower, so purchasing power could be comparable.