Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Texas
Also called: Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Texas earn a median of $71,580 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,580
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($68,840)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 1,650
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,570; the top 10% earn over $71,860. Nationally the range is $45,660 to $86,590.
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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers pay in Texas
How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in Texas?
The median is $71,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,570 and the top 10% earn over $71,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 24 (+4% vs. the national median of $68,840). Living costs are not included.