Top 2 cities for signal and track switch repairers by average salary
| Seattle, WA | $118,130 |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | $95,800 |
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Signal and Track Switch Repairers salary by state
Massachusetts pays signal and track switch repairers the most statewide, $114,970 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $114,970 | $126,440 | 160 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $109,970 | $121,710 | 210 | 1 | $118,130 | $118,130 |
| Illinois | $99,020 | $95,610 | 720 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $94,960 | $94,530 | 1,910 | 1 | $95,800 | $95,800 |
| Michigan | $92,730 | $93,060 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $92,530 | $95,620 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $92,330 | $84,670 | 390 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $92,060 | $96,460 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $91,850 | $96,780 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $87,490 | $92,200 | 220 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $86,720 | $82,990 | 260 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $85,660 | $83,550 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $84,400 | $83,930 | 160 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $81,560 | $86,300 | 250 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $80,590 | $79,730 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $80,390 | $85,440 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $78,960 | $79,860 | 440 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $77,750 | $85,020 | 650 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $76,030 | $78,680 | 290 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky | $67,440 | $75,870 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $64,700 | $58,840 | 150 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Signal and Track Switch Repairers salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $118,130 | $121,710 | $56.79 | 170 |
| New York, NY | $95,800 | $94,530 | $46.06 | 1,080 |
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Signal and Track Switch Repairers salary: questions
Where do signal and track switch repairers make the most money?
In Seattle, WA, with an average of $118,130 a year, among the 2 metro areas we cover.
What is the average signal and track switch repairers salary in the U.S.?
$90,410 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $92,460, so half of signal and track switch repairers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should signal and track switch repairers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of signal and track switch repairers nationwide earn between $79,720 (25th percentile) and $99,320 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays signal and track switch repairers the most?
Massachusetts, with a statewide average of $114,970 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-9097.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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