Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Washington
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Washington
$61,210
National Median
$65,480
Employment
390
Entry Level (10th)
$59,210
Top Earners (90th)
$78,000
How Washington Compares
Washington pays $4,270 less than the national median for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firerss.
There are 0.111 railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers jobs per 1,000 workers in Washington (location quotient: 1.37).
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 |
| 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 |