Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Pennsylvania
Also called: Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $55,470 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($68,840)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,950; the top 10% earn over $73,530. Nationally the range is $45,660 to $86,590.
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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $55,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,950 and the top 10% earn over $73,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 24 (−19% vs. the national median of $68,840). Living costs are not included.