Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Texas
In Texas, railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers earn a median of $69,840 per year.
Median (Texas)
$69,840
Bottom 10%
$38,890
Top 10%
$70,130
Employed in Texas
2,050
How Texas compares
Refit analysis ·In Texas, railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers earn a median of $69,840 — 7% above the national median of $65,480. Locally the range runs $38,890 to $70,130. About 2,050 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Texas ranks #5 of 24 states for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers pay — roughly the 83th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Massachusetts, $97,690) by 40%. State employment of about 2,050 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$65,480
US bottom 10%
$43,750
US top 10%
$80,840
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