Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Louisiana
Also called: Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Louisiana earn a median of $54,260 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($68,840)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,840; the top 10% earn over $63,250. Nationally the range is $45,660 to $86,590.
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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers pay in Louisiana
How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in Louisiana?
The median is $54,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,840 and the top 10% earn over $63,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 24 (−21% vs. the national median of $68,840). Living costs are not included.