Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baton Rouge, LA

Median annual salary $53,960 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.94
10th percentile $43,880
90th percentile $70,270
Employed locally 50
National median $65,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,880
    25th
    $44,310
    50th (median)
    $53,960
    75th
    $54,670
    90th
    $70,270

    Baton Rouge economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salary vs area income 78% Median Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $132,190
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $108,350
    Massachusetts $97,690
    New Jersey $79,990
    Iowa $77,150
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $76,860

    Nearby metros — Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $76,860
    Maryland $66,680
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,360
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $54,230
    Alabama $48,460

    Related occupations in Baton Rouge, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,530
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,030
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,650
    Light Truck Drivers $38,490
    Bus Drivers, School $33,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers make per hour in Baton Rouge?

    The median hourly wage for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Baton Rouge, LA is $25.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.78 or more per hour.

    Is Baton Rouge above or below average for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salaries?

    The median Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salary in Baton Rouge, LA is 17.6% below the national median of $65,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Baton Rouge?

    Entry-level Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers (10th percentile) earn around $43,880 per year in Baton Rouge, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,310.