BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Iowa earn between $50,660 and $82,240, with a mean of $74,180. The national average for this role is $66,038.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| Iowa | $74,180 |
| National Average | $66,038 |
| New York | $84,240 |
| Washington | $81,560 |
| Colorado | $81,040 |
| Georgia | $79,450 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Iowa. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.