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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$62,340
Median Annual
$65,370
Total Workforce
11,760
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,340 | 70 |
| #2 | Massachusetts | $87,660 | 140 |
| #3 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $73,640 | 50 |
| #4 | New Jersey | $73,560 | 90 |
| #5 | Iowa | $71,390 | 330 |
| #6 | Washington | $69,700 | 390 |
| #7 | Maryland | $69,440 | 90 |
| #8 | Nebraska | $69,100 | 350 |
| #9 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $67,010 | 600 |
| #10 | Colorado | $66,880 | 250 |
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