Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Iowa
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Iowa | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $77,150 | $65,480 | +17.8% vs US |
| State Rank | #3 of 24 states | Top 10 state | |
| Employment | 330 jobs | 12,460 jobs | 2.6% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $50,370 | $24.22 |
| 25th Percentile | $55,870 | $26.86 |
| Median | $77,150 | $37.09 |
| 75th Percentile | $80,030 | $38.48 |
| 90th Percentile | $80,030 | $38.48 |
