Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Kentucky
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Kentucky
$56,090
National Median
$65,480
Employment
260
Entry Level (10th)
$52,810
Top Earners (90th)
$62,160
How Kentucky Compares
Kentucky pays $9,390 less than the national median for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firerss.
There are 0.131 railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers jobs per 1,000 workers in Kentucky (location quotient: 1.62).
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 |
| California | $57,720 | 1,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,990 | 360 |
| Alabama | $48,460 | 300 |