Signal and Track Switch Repairers pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City

In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for signal and track switch repairers is $45.45 an hour ($94,530 a year). About 1,080 people work in this job there.

$45.45Median hourly pay
$94,530–$94,530Middle half of workers, yearly
1,080People in this job in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)

That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($92,460). It is about the same as the New York median ($94,530).

Pay range for signal and track switch repairers in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$45.45$94,530
25% of workers$45.45$94,530
Half of workers (median)$45.45$94,530
75% of workers$45.45$94,530
90% of workers$51.65$107,420

Signal and Track Switch Repairers pay in New York metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page)$94,5301,080

New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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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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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