Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salary in Michigan
SOC 53-4022 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$66,970
per year in Michigan
Middle half
$51,520–$77,930
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
190
in Michigan
Concentration
0.53×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Michigan
$66,970
published median
United States
$68,840
2.7% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
14th
24 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $66,970 median has purchasing power comparable to about $69,603 nationally. Michigan's BEA regional price parity is 96.2 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Michigan.
$40,890$117,650
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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