Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Alabama
Also called: Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Alabama earn a median of $56,050 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,050
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($68,840)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,050; the top 10% earn over $104,250. Nationally the range is $45,660 to $86,590.
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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers pay in Alabama
How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in Alabama?
The median is $56,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,050 and the top 10% earn over $104,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 24 (−19% vs. the national median of $68,840). Living costs are not included.