Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $76,860 +17.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.95
10th percentile $69,770
90th percentile $76,860
Employed locally 50
National median $65,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,770
    25th
    $70,630
    50th (median)
    $76,860
    75th
    $76,860
    90th
    $76,860

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salary vs area income 81% Median Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salary is 19% 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
    Nebraska $70,450

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,390
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,950
    Light Truck Drivers $43,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Salt Lake City, UT is $36.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.95 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, UT is 17.4% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers (10th percentile) earn around $69,770 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,630.