Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$57,720
National Median
$65,480
Employment
1,200
Entry Level (10th)
$50,560
Top Earners (90th)
$68,300
How California Compares
California pays $7,760 less than the national median for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firerss.
There are 0.067 railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 0.82).
Other States for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $97,690 | 140 |
| New Jersey | $79,990 | 90 |
| Iowa | $77,150 | 330 |
| Nebraska | $70,450 | 350 |
| Texas | $69,840 | 2,050 |
| Colorado | $69,040 | 250 |
| Maryland | $66,680 | 90 |
| Missouri | $65,480 | 540 |
| Kansas | $65,370 | 460 |
| New Mexico | $65,240 | 140 |
| Wisconsin | $65,150 | 90 |
| Florida | $64,290 | 170 |
| West Virginia | $62,480 | 110 |
| Indiana | $61,650 | N/A |
| Washington | $61,210 | 390 |
| Illinois | $60,130 | 1,410 |
| Mississippi | $59,690 | 50 |
| Kentucky | $56,090 | 260 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,990 | 360 |
| Alabama | $48,460 | 300 |