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

Median Salary

$83,530

per year

Hourly Rate

$40.16

per hour

Employment

220

in New York

vs. National Avg

+21.3%

National: $68,840

📊 Compared to the national median of $68,840, New York pays 21.3% MORE for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers positions.

Purchasing Power

$74,249

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

112.5

13% above national avg

Rent/Income

27%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in New York

10th

$47,570

25th

$63,700

Median

$83,530

75th

$83,530

90th

$137,890

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