Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Iowa
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Iowa
$77,150
National Median
$65,480
Employment
330
Entry Level (10th)
$50,370
Top Earners (90th)
$80,030
How Iowa Compares
Iowa pays $11,670 more than the national median for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firerss.
There are 0.213 railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers jobs per 1,000 workers in Iowa (location quotient: 2.63).
Other States for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $97,690 | 140 |
| New Jersey | $79,990 | 90 |
| 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 |
| California | $57,720 | 1,200 |
| Kentucky | $56,090 | 260 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,990 | 360 |
| Alabama | $48,460 | 300 |