Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in North Carolina
Also called: Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in North Carolina earn a median of $54,810 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,810
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($68,840)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,780; the top 10% earn over $87,560. Nationally the range is $45,660 to $86,590.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Subway and Streetcar Operators$62,590 median in North Carolina
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers pay in North Carolina
How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in North Carolina?
The median is $54,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,780 and the top 10% earn over $87,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 24 (−20% vs. the national median of $68,840). Living costs are not included.