Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Indiana
Also called: Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Indiana earn a median of $64,530 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,530
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($68,840)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,200; the top 10% earn over $77,760. Nationally the range is $45,660 to $86,590.
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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers pay in Indiana
How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in Indiana?
The median is $64,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,200 and the top 10% earn over $77,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 24 (−6% vs. the national median of $68,840). Living costs are not included.