Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Texas
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Texas
$69,840
National Median
$65,480
Employment
2,050
Entry Level (10th)
$38,890
Top Earners (90th)
$70,130
How Texas Compares
Texas pays $4,360 more than the national median for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firerss.
There are 0.148 railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers jobs per 1,000 workers in Texas (location quotient: 1.83).
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 |
| 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 |