Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX (2025)
Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 270 employed
Annual Mean
$51,870
$24.94/hr
Annual Median
$47,750
$22.96/hr
Bottom 10%
$40,060
$19.26/hr
Top 10%
$63,370
$30.47/hr
Location vs National Average
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
$51,870
Difference
-24.9% vs US avg
US National
$69,030
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $40,060 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $46,720 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $47,750 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $57,820 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $63,370 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$40K
25th
$47K
Median
$48K
75th
$58K
90th
$63K
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX has a relatively small Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers workforce (approximately 270 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salaries range from $40,060 at the 10th percentile to $63,370 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $23,310 (49% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.
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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.