Signal and Track Switch Repairers Salary
The median signal and track switch repairers salary in the United States is $92,460 per year ($44.45/hour). Salaries range from $62,610 at the entry level to $119,550+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 8,720 signal and track switch repairers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 1.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$92,460
per year
Hourly Rate
$44.45
per hour
Employment
8,720
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$62,610
25th percentile
$79,720
Median
$92,460
75th percentile
$99,320
90th percentile
$119,550
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+1.7%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
800
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Signal and Track Switch Repairers Salary by State
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$59K$126K■ No data
Top Paying States
Massachusetts
$126K
+37%
Washington
$122K
+32%
Minnesota
$97K
+5%
Arizona
$96K
+4%
Virginia
$96K
+3%
Illinois
$96K
+3%
New York
$95K
+2%
Michigan
$93K
+1%
Indiana
$92K
-0%
Missouri
$86K
-7%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $126,440 | +36.8% |
| Washington | $121,710 | +31.6% |
| Minnesota | $96,780 | +4.7% |
| Arizona | $96,460 | +4.3% |
| Virginia | $95,620 | +3.4% |
| Illinois | $95,610 | +3.4% |
| New York | $94,530 | +2.2% |
| Michigan | $93,060 | +0.6% |
| Indiana | $92,200 | -0.3% |
| Missouri | $86,300 | -6.7% |
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Signal and Track Switch Repairers Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $121,710 | +31.6% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $94,530 | +2.2% |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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