Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Iowa
Also called: Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Iowa earn a median of $80,910 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,910
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($68,840)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,660; the top 10% earn over $82,240. Nationally the range is $45,660 to $86,590.
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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers pay in Iowa
How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in Iowa?
The median is $80,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,660 and the top 10% earn over $82,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 24 (+18% vs. the national median of $68,840). Living costs are not included.