The salary statistics of railroad brake, signal, and switch operators in the industry sector of transportation and warehousing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare railroad brake, signal, and switch operator salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,300 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $44,950 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $56,830 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $72,040 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $85,080 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators in the industry sector of transportation and warehousing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) railroad brake, signal, and switch operators is $85,080. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $56,830. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid railroad brake, signal, and switch operators is $34,300.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of railroad brake, signal, and switch operators in the industry sector of transportation and warehousing from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $56,830 | -0.58% | 9.70% |
| 2017 | $57,160 | 1.14% | - |
| 2016 | $56,510 | 4.51% | - |
| 2015 | $53,960 | 3.06% | - |
| 2014 | $52,310 | 2.89% | - |
| 2013 | $50,800 | -1.02% | - |
| 2012 | $51,320 | - | - |
The average salaries of railroad brake, signal, and switch operators in two industries in the transportation and warehousing sector are shown below. For detailed railroad brake, signal, and switch operator salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | |
| Urban Transit Systems | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].