Signal and Track Switch Repairers Salary by State
The national median pay for signal and track switch repairers is $92,460 a year. By state, it ranges from $58,840 in Ohio to $126,440 in Massachusetts.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $62,610
- 25th percentile
- $79,720
- Median
- $92,460
- 75th percentile
- $99,320
- Top 10%
- $119,550
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 8,720 jobs.
Median pay in 21 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $126,440 | +37% | $74,690 | $160,180 | 160 |
| 2 | Washington | $121,710 | +32% | $79,260 | $149,260 | 210 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $96,780 | +5% | $69,790 | $96,910 | 80 |
| 4 | Arizona | $96,460 | +4% | $61,880 | $121,270 | 100 |
| 5 | Virginia | $95,620 | +3% | $77,560 | $95,620 | 170 |
| 6 | Illinois | $95,610 | +3% | $78,670 | $125,340 | 720 |
| 7 | New York | $94,530 | +2% | $90,480 | $103,510 | 1,910 |
| 8 | Michigan | $93,060 | +1% | $64,620 | $118,090 | 120 |
| 9 | Indiana | $92,200 | 0% | $83,820 | $92,460 | 220 |
| 10 | Missouri | $86,300 | −7% | $61,430 | $86,530 | 250 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $85,440 | −8% | $60,790 | $104,380 | 60 |
| 12 | Texas | $85,020 | −8% | $52,830 | $85,360 | 650 |
| 13 | California | $84,670 | −8% | $64,650 | $126,370 | 390 |
| 14 | Colorado | $83,930 | −9% | $66,120 | $95,790 | 160 |
| 15 | Kansas | $83,550 | −10% | $83,550 | $85,600 | 120 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $82,990 | −10% | $68,190 | $105,850 | 260 |
| 17 | Georgia | $79,860 | −14% | $49,100 | $120,590 | 440 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $79,730 | −14% | $59,590 | $98,120 | 190 |
| 19 | Florida | $78,680 | −15% | $64,760 | $78,900 | 290 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $75,870 | −18% | $53,370 | $75,950 | 60 |
| 21 | Ohio | $58,840 | −36% | $58,670 | $85,220 | 150 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Signal and Track Switch Repairers salary questions
Which state pays signal and track switch repairers the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $126,440 a year (+37% vs. the national median of $92,460). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays signal and track switch repairers the least?
Ohio, with a median of $58,840 a year (−36% vs. national).
Where do most signal and track switch repairers work?
New York has the most jobs, about 1,910, with a median of $94,530.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.