Signal and Track Switch Repairers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for signal and track switch repairers in the United States was $92,460 ($44.45 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,610 | $30.10 |
| 25th | $79,720 | $38.33 |
| Median | $92,460 | $44.45 |
| 75th | $99,320 | $47.75 |
| 90th | $119,550 | $57.48 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 49-9097
- Total U.S. employment: 8,720
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The mean wage of $90,410 sits 2.2% below the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average down.
Across the United States, 8,720 signal and track switch repairers are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Signal and Track Switch Repairers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $96,460 | $46.38 | +4.3% | 100 |
| California | $84,670 | $40.71 | -8.4% | 390 |
| Colorado | $83,930 | $40.35 | -9.2% | 160 |
| Florida | $78,680 | $37.83 | -14.9% | 290 |
| Georgia | $79,860 | $38.39 | -13.6% | 440 |
| Illinois | $95,610 | $45.96 | +3.4% | 720 |
| Indiana | $92,200 | $44.33 | -0.3% | 220 |
| Kansas | $83,550 | $40.17 | -9.6% | 120 |
| Kentucky | $75,870 | $36.48 | -17.9% | 60 |
| Massachusetts | $126,440 | $60.79 | +36.8% | 160 |
| Michigan | $93,060 | $44.74 | +0.6% | 120 |
| Minnesota | $96,780 | $46.53 | +4.7% | 80 |
| Missouri | $86,300 | $41.49 | -6.7% | 250 |
| New Jersey | $82,990 | $39.90 | -10.2% | 260 |
| New York | $94,530 | $45.45 | +2.2% | 1,910 |
| Ohio | $58,840 | $28.29 | -36.4% | 150 |
| Oregon | — | — | — | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | — | — | — | 260 |
| Tennessee | $79,730 | $38.33 | -13.8% | 190 |
| Texas | $85,020 | $40.88 | -8.0% | 650 |
| Virginia | $95,620 | $45.97 | +3.4% | 170 |
| Washington | $121,710 | $58.51 | +31.6% | 210 |
| Wisconsin | $85,440 | $41.08 | -7.6% | 60 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for signal and track switch repairers?
The median annual wage for signal and track switch repairers is $92,460 ($44.45 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays signal and track switch repairers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many signal and track switch repairers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 8,720 signal and track switch repairers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do signal and track switch repairers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $44.45. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.