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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Washington (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 740 employed

Annual Mean
$81,560
$39.21/hr
Annual Median
$85,140
$40.93/hr
Bottom 10%
$62,360
$29.98/hr
Top 10%
$85,140
$40.93/hr
Location vs National Average
Washington
$81,560
Difference
+18.2% vs US avg
US National
$69,030

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$62,360
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$83,480
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$85,140
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$85,140
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$85,140

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$62K

25th

$83K

Median

$85K

75th

$85K

90th

$85K

Washington has a relatively small Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers workforce (approximately 740 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Washington, Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salaries range from $62,360 at the 10th percentile to $85,140 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $22,780 (27% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Washington

Metro areas with highest Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers wages

How Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Compares in Washington

The average Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salary of $81,560 in Washington ranks above the national average of $69,030. There are approximately 740 Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firerss employed in Washington.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.