Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$74,160

per year

Hourly Rate

$35.65

per hour

Employment

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+7.7%

National: $68,840

📊 Compared to the national median of $68,840, New Jersey pays 7.7% MORE for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers positions.

Purchasing Power

$68,162

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

29%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$52,850

25th

$63,710

Median

$74,160

75th

$78,500

90th

$81,440

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