Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in New Jersey
Also called: Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in New Jersey earn a median of $74,160 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,160
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($68,840)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,850; the top 10% earn over $81,440. Nationally the range is $45,660 to $86,590.
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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers pay in New Jersey
How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in New Jersey?
The median is $74,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,850 and the top 10% earn over $81,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 24 (+8% vs. the national median of $68,840). Living costs are not included.