Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $108,350 +65.5% vs national
Median hourly $52.09
10th percentile $54,310
90th percentile $134,530
Employed locally 70
National median $65,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,310
    25th
    $74,550
    50th (median)
    $108,350
    75th
    $134,530
    90th
    $134,530

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salary vs area income 111% Median Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salary is 11% above 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
    Massachusetts $97,690
    New Jersey $79,990
    Iowa $77,150
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $76,860
    Nebraska $70,450

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$65,220
    Light Truck Drivers$46,870
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$42,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in New York, NY-NJ is $52.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.29 or more per hour.

    Is New York 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 New York, NY-NJ is 65.5% above 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 New York?

    Entry-level Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers (10th percentile) earn around $54,310 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,550.