Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in New Jersey
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Jersey
$79,990
National Median
$65,480
Employment
90
Entry Level (10th)
$57,620
Top Earners (90th)
$80,010
How New Jersey Compares
New Jersey pays $14,510 more than the national median for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firerss.
There are 0.022 railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers jobs per 1,000 workers in New Jersey (location quotient: 0.27).
Other States for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $97,690 | 140 |
| 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 |
| Kentucky | $56,090 | 260 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,990 | 360 |
| Alabama | $48,460 | 300 |