Signal and Track Switch Repairers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

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

Median annual salary $92,280 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.37
10th percentile $92,280
90th percentile $104,860
Employed locally 1,070
National median $83,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,280
    25th
    $92,280
    50th (median)
    $92,280
    75th
    $92,280
    90th
    $104,860

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Signal and Track Switch Repairers salary vs area income 95% Median Signal and Track Switch Repairers salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Signal and Track Switch Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $106,220
    Massachusetts $101,800
    New York $92,280
    Washington $92,080
    Indiana $89,110
    Illinois $87,250

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $58,900
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $59,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $91,970
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $74,090
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $73,920
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $72,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Signal and Track Switch Repairers make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Signal and Track Switch Repairers in New York, NY-NJ is $44.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.65 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Signal and Track Switch Repairers salaries?

    The median Signal and Track Switch Repairers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 10.4% above the national median of $83,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Signal and Track Switch Repairers in New York?

    Entry-level Signal and Track Switch Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $92,280 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,280.