Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Maryland
Also called: Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Maryland earn a median of $79,180 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,180
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($68,840)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,920; the top 10% earn over $104,260. Nationally the range is $45,660 to $86,590.
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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers pay in Maryland
How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in Maryland?
The median is $79,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,920 and the top 10% earn over $104,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 24 (+15% vs. the national median of $68,840). Living costs are not included.