Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in New Mexico
Also called: Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in New Mexico earn a median of $72,340 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,340
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($68,840)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,070; the top 10% earn over $76,590. Nationally the range is $45,660 to $86,590.
States ranked near New Mexico
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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers pay in New Mexico
How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in New Mexico?
The median is $72,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,070 and the top 10% earn over $76,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 24 (+5% vs. the national median of $68,840). Living costs are not included.