Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in North Carolina

Median Salary

$54,810

per year

Hourly Rate

$26.35

per hour

Employment

110

in North Carolina

vs. National Avg

-20.4%

National: $68,840

📊 Compared to the national median of $68,840, North Carolina pays 20.4% LESS for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers positions.

Purchasing Power

$58,061

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

94.4

6% below national avg

Rent/Income

28%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

10th

$36,780

25th

$37,950

Median

$54,810

75th

$56,930

90th

$87,560

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