SOC 53-4022 · San Francisco-Oakland, CA · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in San Francisco-Oakland is $92,979 per year ($44.70/hr). This is 42% higher than the national median of $65,478. The middle 50% earn between $73,456 and $99,595 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $114,806.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $29.88 | $62,144 | +42.0% |
| P25 | $35.32 | $73,456 | +42.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $44.70 | $92,979 | +42.0% |
| P75 | $47.88 | $99,595 | +42.0% |
| P90 | $55.20 | $114,806 | +42.0% |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The median (P50) annual salary for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in San Francisco-Oakland is approximately $92,979, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 42% higher than the national median of $65,478.
Entry-level Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers (10th percentile) in San Francisco-Oakland earn approximately $62,144 per year. The 25th percentile is $73,456. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $114,806.
San Francisco-Oakland pays 42% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $65,478 vs $92,979 in San Francisco-Oakland. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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