SOC 53-4022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers — Western Wyoming
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area
In Western Wyoming, WY the median wage is $53,700.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Western Wyoming, WY the median wage is $53,700. That is 22.0% lower than the national median of $68,840. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $45,780 and $53,700. The lowest tenth earn under $45,570, while the highest tenth earn more than $58,830.
Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 202nd of 350 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,570 | −33.8% |
| 25th | $45,780 | −33.5% |
| Median (50th) | $53,700 | −22.0% |
| 75th | $53,700 | −22.0% |
| 90th | $58,830 | −14.5% |
| Mean | $52,550 | −23.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Western Wyoming run 7.3% below the national average, so the median of $53,700 goes as far as $57,929 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$53,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,929US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,700 a year, 22.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,570 to $58,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Western Wyoming, WY?
The median annual wage is $53,700, or $25.82 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 Western Wyoming, WY is 22.0% 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 Western Wyoming, WY earns more than $58,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,570 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.
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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