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

Median Salary

$80,910

per year

Hourly Rate

$38.90

per hour

Employment

220

in Iowa

vs. National Avg

+17.5%

National: $68,840

📊 Compared to the national median of $68,840, Iowa pays 17.5% MORE for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers positions.

Purchasing Power

$90,706

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

89.2

11% below national avg

Rent/Income

14%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Iowa

10th

$50,660

25th

$57,290

Median

$80,910

75th

$82,240

90th

$82,240

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