Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Ohio
Also called: Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Ohio earn a median of $67,770 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,770
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($68,840)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,600; the top 10% earn over $70,430. Nationally the range is $45,660 to $86,590.
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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers pay in Ohio
How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in Ohio?
The median is $67,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,600 and the top 10% earn over $70,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 24 (−2% vs. the national median of $68,840). Living costs are not included.