Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Indiana

$30,091 $97,653
10th pct Median: $56,775 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$30,091
25th Percentile$40,878
50th (Median)$56,775
75th Percentile$78,350
90th (Top Earners)$97,653
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Indiana median salary of $56,775 for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers has the purchasing power of approximately $62,528 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Indiana's lower cost of living (COL index: 90.8) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers make in Indiana?
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Indiana earn a median annual salary of $56,775 per year ($27.30/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $62,390.
Is Indiana a good state for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers?
Indiana pays slightly below the national average for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers. Cost of living in Indiana is lower average (COL index: 90.8).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Indiana?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 90.8 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $56,775 salary in Indiana has the purchasing power of approximately $62,528 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Indiana increase real purchasing power.
How does Indiana compare to neighboring states for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Indiana

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $302,302
2 Radiologists $282,027
3 Neurologists $268,996
4 Surgeons, All Other $268,013
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $247,411
6 Psychiatrists $227,316
7 Physicians, Pathologists $221,967
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $221,439
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Indiana

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the transportation sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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