Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Colorado
Also called: Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Colorado earn a median of $76,140 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,140
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($68,840)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,150; the top 10% earn over $97,940. Nationally the range is $45,660 to $86,590.
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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers pay in Colorado
How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in Colorado?
The median is $76,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,150 and the top 10% earn over $97,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 24 (+11% vs. the national median of $68,840). Living costs are not included.