Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in West Virginia
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in West Virginia
$62,480
National Median
$65,480
Employment
110
Entry Level (10th)
$40,040
Top Earners (90th)
$79,350
How West Virginia Compares
West Virginia pays $3,000 less than the national median for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firerss.
There are 0.164 railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers jobs per 1,000 workers in West Virginia (location quotient: 2.03).
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 |
| 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 |