Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Kentucky earn a median of $56,410 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,410
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($68,840)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,240; the top 10% earn over $63,000. Nationally the range is $45,660 to $86,590.
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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers pay in Kentucky
How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in Kentucky?
The median is $56,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,240 and the top 10% earn over $63,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 24 (−18% vs. the national median of $68,840). Living costs are not included.