Occupation Salary Profile

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers

SOC Code: 53-4022

Operate or monitor railroad track switches or locomotive instruments. May couple or uncouple rolling stock to make up or break up trains. Watch for and relay traffic signals. May inspect couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and hand brakes. May watch for dragging equipment or obstacles on rights-of-way.

National Median (BLS)
$86,590
▲ +1.82% Nominal ▼ -1.39% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$80,150
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
690
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $48,410
25th Percentile $48,410
National Median (50th Percentile) $86,590
75th Percentile $86,590
90th Percentile $126,930
P10: $48,410 P50 (Median): $86,590 P90: $126,930