Best Paying Industries for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers
$65,480
National Median Salary
9
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $85,040 | +29.9% | 690 |
| 2 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $85,040 | +29.9% | 620 |
| 3 | Rail Transportation | $66,050 | +0.9% | 9,840 |
| 4 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $65,380 | -0.2% | 40 |
| 5 | Warehousing and Storage | $62,250 | -4.9% | 40 |
| 6 | Support Activities for Rail Transportation | $49,250 | -24.8% | 1,710 |
| 7 | Support Activities for Transportation | $49,250 | -24.8% | 1,710 |
| 8 | Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land | $47,800 | -27.0% | 50 |
| 9 | Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation | $47,800 | -27.0% | 50 |