Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Missouri
Also called: Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Missouri earn a median of $67,110 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,110
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($68,840)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,050; the top 10% earn over $67,290. Nationally the range is $45,660 to $86,590.
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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers pay in Missouri
How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in Missouri?
The median is $67,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,050 and the top 10% earn over $67,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 24 (−3% vs. the national median of $68,840). Living costs are not included.