Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in West Virginia
Also called: Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in West Virginia earn a median of $46,900 a year, −32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,900
- vs. U.S. median
- −32% ($68,840)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in West Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,010; the top 10% earn over $79,020. Nationally the range is $45,660 to $86,590.
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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers pay in West Virginia
How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in West Virginia?
The median is $46,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,010 and the top 10% earn over $79,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is West Virginia a good state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 24 (−32% vs. the national median of $68,840). Living costs are not included.