Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in New York
Also called: Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in New York earn a median of $83,530 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,530
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($68,840)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,570; the top 10% earn over $137,890. 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 York
How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in New York?
The median is $83,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,570 and the top 10% earn over $137,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 24 (+21% vs. the national median of $68,840). Living costs are not included.