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

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

Median annual salary $52,390 -20% vs national
Median hourly $25.19
10th percentile $46,420
90th percentile $57,790
National median $65,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,420
    25th
    $50,760
    50th (median)
    $52,390
    75th
    $57,000
    90th
    $57,790

    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 Western Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,320
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,980
    Light Truck Drivers $43,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $71,520
    Driver/Sales Workers $16,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Western Wyoming is $25.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.29 or more per hour.

    Is Western 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 Western Wyoming is 20% 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 Western Wyoming?

    Entry-level Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers (10th percentile) earn around $46,420 per year in Western Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,760.