Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers salary in West Virginia
SOC 53-4022 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$46,900
per year in West Virginia
Middle half
$44,260–$60,810
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
120
in West Virginia
Concentration
2.21×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
West Virginia
$46,900
published median
United States
$68,840
31.9% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
23rd
24 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $46,900 median has purchasing power comparable to about $52,404 nationally. West Virginia's BEA regional price parity is 89.5 (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 West Virginia.
$40,010$79,020
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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