Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Eastern Wyoming

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,030 -29.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.13
10th percentile $39,880
90th percentile $49,330
Employed locally 70
National median $65,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,880
    25th
    $39,880
    50th (median)
    $46,030
    75th
    $46,850
    90th
    $49,330

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61,910
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,510
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,920
    Bus Drivers, School$45,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67,710
    Light Truck Drivers$40,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Eastern Wyoming is $22.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.14 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Wyoming 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 Eastern Wyoming is 29.7% 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 Eastern Wyoming?

    Entry-level Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers (10th percentile) earn around $39,880 per year in Eastern Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,880.