Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in California

Median Salary

$58,770

per year

Hourly Rate

$28.25

per hour

Employment

1,340

in California

vs. National Avg

-14.6%

National: $68,840

📊 Compared to the national median of $68,840, California pays 14.6% LESS for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers positions.

Purchasing Power

$53,089

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

46%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$51,480

25th

$58,650

Median

$58,770

75th

$70,000

90th

$70,000

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).