Signal and Track Switch Repairers pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for signal and track switch repairers is $44.45 an hour ($92,460 a year). About 8,720 people work in this job there.

$44.45Median hourly pay
$79,720–$99,320Middle half of workers, yearly
8,720People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for signal and track switch repairers in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$30.10$62,610
25% of workers$38.33$79,720
Half of workers (median)$44.45$92,460
75% of workers$47.75$99,320
90% of workers$57.48$119,550

Best-paying states for signal and track switch repairers

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Massachusetts$126,440160
Washington$121,710210
Minnesota$96,78080
Arizona$96,460100
Virginia$95,620170
Illinois$95,610720
New York$94,5301,910
Michigan$93,060120
Indiana$92,200220
Missouri$86,300250

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for signal and track switch repairers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +1.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 800 openings a year (BLS)

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Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$56,210
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Other job titles for this job

Communications MaintainerElectric Track Switch MaintainerLight Rail Signal TechnicianRail Signal DesignerRail Signal InspectorRail Signal MechanicRailroad Signal MaintainerRailroad Transportation Signal MaintainerRailway Signal TechnicianSignal and Communications MaintainerSignal ExpertSignal Inspector

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.