Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Colorado (2025)
Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025
Annual Mean
$81,040
$38.96/hr
Annual Median
$76,140
$36.60/hr
Bottom 10%
$48,150
$23.15/hr
Top 10%
$97,940
$47.09/hr
Location vs National Average
Colorado
$81,040
Difference
+17.4% vs US avg
US National
$69,030
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $48,150 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $70,680 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $76,140 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $97,940 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $97,940 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$48K
25th
$71K
Median
$76K
75th
$98K
90th
$98K
In Colorado, Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salaries range from $48,150 at the 10th percentile to $97,940 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $49,790 (65% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.
How Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Compares in Colorado
The average Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salary of $81,040 in Colorado ranks above the national average of $69,030.
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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.