Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in West Virginia

Median Salary

$46,900

per year

Hourly Rate

$22.55

per hour

Employment

120

in West Virginia

vs. National Avg

-31.9%

National: $68,840

📊 Compared to the national median of $68,840, West Virginia pays 31.9% LESS for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers positions.

Purchasing Power

$55,701

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

84.2

16% below national avg

Rent/Income

21%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in West Virginia

10th

$40,010

25th

$44,260

Median

$46,900

75th

$60,810

90th

$79,020

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