Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Michigan
Also called: Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Michigan earn a median of $66,970 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($68,840)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,890; the top 10% earn over $117,650. Nationally the range is $45,660 to $86,590.
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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers pay in Michigan
How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in Michigan?
The median is $66,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,890 and the top 10% earn over $117,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 24 (−3% vs. the national median of $68,840). Living costs are not included.