Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Washington
Also called: Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Washington earn a median of $85,140 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,140
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($68,840)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,360; the top 10% earn over $85,140. Nationally the range is $45,660 to $86,590.
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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers pay in Washington
How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in Washington?
The median is $85,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,360 and the top 10% earn over $85,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 24 (+24% vs. the national median of $68,840). Living costs are not included.