Highest-paying states for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers
Washington leads at $85,140 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $85,140 | $83,480–$85,140 |
| New York | $83,530 | $63,700–$83,530 |
| Iowa | $80,910 | $57,290–$82,240 |
| Maryland | $79,180 | $49,920–$84,860 |
| Illinois | $76,290 | $49,140–$86,590 |
| Georgia | $75,540 | $62,050–$103,270 |
| New Jersey | $74,160 | $63,710–$78,500 |
| New Mexico | $72,340 | $63,800–$76,590 |
| Texas | $71,580 | $46,810–$71,860 |
| Ohio | $67,770 | $49,640–$70,210 |
| Missouri | $67,110 | $67,110–$67,290 |
| Kansas | $66,990 | $66,750–$66,990 |
| Michigan | $66,970 | $51,520–$77,930 |
| Indiana | $64,530 | $62,510–$77,680 |
| California | $58,770 | $58,650–$70,000 |
| Florida | $58,250 | $45,080–$58,410 |
| Kentucky | $56,410 | $56,260–$61,570 |
| Alabama | $56,050 | $45,880–$71,650 |
| Pennsylvania | $55,470 | $38,140–$73,350 |
| North Carolina | $54,810 | $37,950–$56,930 |
| Louisiana | $54,260 | $47,800–$63,220 |
| West Virginia | $46,900 | $44,260–$60,810 |
| Wyoming | $45,490 | $44,920–$56,270 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.