Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in California
Also called: Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in California earn a median of $58,770 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,770
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($68,840)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 1,340
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,480; the top 10% earn over $70,000. Nationally the range is $45,660 to $86,590.
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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers pay in California
How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in California?
The median is $58,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,480 and the top 10% earn over $70,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 24 (−15% vs. the national median of $68,840). Living costs are not included.