Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in California

Ranked #15 of 24 · CA

10.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,530 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $58,770
Employment 1,340

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $51,480P25 $58,650 Median $58,770P75 $70,000P90 $70,000

About 80% of railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firerss in California earn between $51,480 and $70,000. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

California
$61,530
U.S. average
$69,030

The mean railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers salary in California is $61,530, about 10.9% below the U.S. average ($69,030). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in California?

The median railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers salary in California is $58,770 per year (mean $61,530), and about 80% earn between $51,480 and $70,000.

How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make per hour in California?

Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $61,530 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is California a high-paying state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?

California ranks #15 of 24 states for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers pay. Its mean salary of $61,530 is about 10.9% below the U.S. average of $69,030.

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