SOC 53-4022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers — Missouri
Missouri
The median wage here is $67,110 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $68,840.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $67,110 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $68,840. Half of workers earn between $67,110 and $67,290. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $67,050 and the ninetieth at $67,290.
The area has 730 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Among the 24 states with published data for this occupation, Missouri ranks 12th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 239th of 733 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,050 | −2.6% |
| 25th | $67,110 | −2.5% |
| Median (50th) | $67,110 | −2.5% |
| 75th | $67,290 | −2.3% |
| 90th | $67,290 | −2.3% |
| Mean | $66,640 | −3.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Missouri run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $67,110 goes as far as $73,910 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$67,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,910US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $67,110 a year, 2.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $67,050 to $67,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 730 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 12th of 24 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Missouri?
The median annual wage is $67,110, or $32.26 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $68,840, so pay in Missouri is 2.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Missouri earns more than $67,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $67,050 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 730 jobs in this occupation in Missouri. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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