SOC 499097
Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.
National Median
$83,600
per year
National Salary Overview
Median Annual
$83,600
Entry Level (10th pct)
$57,410
Experienced (90th pct)
$104,860
Total Employed
8,210
Salary Distribution
Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)
Salary by Experience Level
| Experience Level | Estimated Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level0-2 years experience | $57,410 - $75,680 |
| Mid Career2-8 years experience | $75,680 - $95,620 |
| Senior / Expert8+ years experience | $95,620 - $104,860 |
Highest Paying Locations for Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Signal and Track Switch Repairers Salary by Location
Compare salaries across 25 metropolitan areas
| Metropolitan Area | Median Salary | Employed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $106,220 | 120 | |
| Massachusetts | $101,800 | 130 | |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $92,280 | 1,070 | |
| New York | $92,280 | 1,880 | |
| Washington | $92,080 | 170 | |
| Indiana | $89,110 | 160 | |
| Illinois | $87,250 | 630 | |
| Missouri | $84,240 | 220 | |
| Kansas | $83,860 | 140 | |
| Texas | $83,000 | 670 | |
| California | $82,650 | 350 | |
| Wisconsin | $82,060 | 160 | |
| Colorado | $81,790 | 130 | |
| Oregon | $81,180 | 80 | |
| New Jersey | $80,880 | 250 | |
| Michigan | $80,040 | 110 | |
| Minnesota | $79,370 | 40 | |
| Florida | $79,270 | 300 | |
| Tennessee | $78,650 | 90 | |
| Arizona | $76,830 | 80 | |
| Virginia | $75,840 | 110 | |
| North Carolina | $74,320 | 30 | |
| Ohio | $57,410 | 160 | |
| Georgia | $56,130 | 620 | |
| Kentucky | $55,110 | 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a Signal and Track Switch Repairers?
The national median annual salary for Signal and Track Switch Repairers is $83,600, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.
Where do Signal and Track Switch Repairerss earn the most?
The highest-paying metro area for Signal and Track Switch Repairerss is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median salary of $106,220.
How much can an experienced Signal and Track Switch Repairers make?
Top-earning Signal and Track Switch Repairerss (90th percentile) make $104,860 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.