Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in the United States is around $64810 per year.

How much do Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers make in the United States?

In the United States, Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers earn an average hourly wage of $31.16 and a mean annual wage of $64810.

Mean Hourly Wage

$31.16

Mean Annual Wage

$64810

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers earnings by experience

For Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $21.07 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $29.15 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $32.47, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $33.72. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $38.26 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $43830 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $60640 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $67540. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $70140, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $79580 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$21.07

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$43830

Earnings for Junior-level Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$29.15

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$60640

Earnings for Mid-level Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers

Median Hourly Wage

$32.47

Median Annual Wage

$67540

Earnings for Senior-level Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$33.72

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$70140

Earnings for Top-level Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$38.26

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$79580

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)