Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Colorado
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Colorado
$69,040
National Median
$65,480
Employment
250
Entry Level (10th)
$47,800
Top Earners (90th)
$84,330
How Colorado Compares
Colorado pays $3,560 more than the national median for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firerss.
There are 0.086 railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers jobs per 1,000 workers in Colorado (location quotient: 1.07).
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 |
| 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 |
| California | $57,720 | 1,200 |
| Kentucky | $56,090 | 260 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,990 | 360 |
| Alabama | $48,460 | 300 |