BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in California earn between $51,480 and $70,000, with a mean of $61,530. The national average for this role is $66,038.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $61,530 |
| National Average | $66,038 |
| New York | $84,240 |
| Washington | $81,560 |
| Colorado | $81,040 |
| Georgia | $79,450 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.