Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in New Mexico
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Mexico
$65,240
National Median
$65,480
Employment
140
Entry Level (10th)
$49,410
Top Earners (90th)
$81,020
How New Mexico Compares
New Mexico pays $499,200/yr less than the national median for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firerss.
There are 0.166 railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers jobs per 1,000 workers in New Mexico (location quotient: 2.05).
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 |
| 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 |