The median annual wage for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Pennsylvania is $51,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,340.
Pay spans roughly $31,370 at the 10th percentile to $70,840 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.00 per hour. An estimated 360 people work as railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers in Pennsylvania.
| Median (annual) | $51,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,340 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.00 |
| 10th percentile | $31,370 |
| 90th percentile | $70,840 |
| Employment | 360 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.