Signal and Track Switch Repairer Salary
Signal and Track Switch Repairers earn a median $92,460 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$92,460
$44.45 per hour
Range
$62,610 – $119,550
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
8,720
across the U.S.
Signal and Track Switch Repairer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$73,876
per year · effective tax rate 20.1%
$6,156Monthly
$3,078Twice a month
$2,841Every 2 weeks
$35.52Hourly
- Federal income tax$11,511
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,733
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,341
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$73,876
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $62,610 | $30.10 | $52,487 |
| 25th percentile | $79,720 | $38.33 | $64,913 |
| Median (50th) | $92,460 | $44.45 | $73,876 |
| 75th percentile | $99,320 | $47.75 | $78,702 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $119,550 | $57.48 | $92,933 |
Best cities for signal and track switch repairers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $94,530 | $70,795 | $62,894 | 1,080 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $94,530
Signal and Track Switch Repairer salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $126,440 | $91,586 | $74,690 – $160,180 | 160 |
| Washington | $121,710 | $94,453 | $79,260 – $149,260 | 210 |
| Minnesota | $96,780 | $71,857 | $69,790 – $96,910 | 80 |
| Arizona | $96,460 | $74,487 | $61,880 – $121,270 | 100 |
| Virginia | $95,620 | $71,415 | $77,560 – $95,620 | 170 |
| Illinois | $95,610 | $71,504 | $78,670 – $125,340 | 720 |
| New York | $94,530 | $70,795 | $90,480 – $103,510 | 1,910 |
| Michigan | $93,060 | $70,593 | $64,620 – $118,090 | 120 |
| Indiana | $92,200 | $71,002 | $83,820 – $92,460 | 220 |
| Missouri | $86,300 | $66,423 | $61,430 – $86,530 | 250 |
| Wisconsin | $85,440 | $65,789 | $60,790 – $104,380 | 60 |
| Texas | $85,020 | $68,642 | $52,830 – $85,360 | 650 |
| California | $84,670 | $63,650 | $64,650 – $126,370 | 390 |
| Colorado | $83,930 | $64,890 | $66,120 – $95,790 | 160 |
| Kansas | $83,550 | $63,745 | $83,550 – $85,600 | 120 |
| New Jersey | $82,990 | $64,117 | $68,190 – $105,850 | 260 |
| Georgia | $79,860 | $61,490 | $49,100 – $120,590 | 440 |
| Tennessee | $79,730 | $64,920 | $59,590 – $98,120 | 190 |
| Florida | $78,680 | $64,181 | $64,760 – $78,900 | 290 |
| Kentucky | $75,870 | $59,667 | $53,370 – $75,950 | 60 |
| Ohio | $58,840 | $48,622 | $58,670 – $85,220 | 150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a signal and track switch repairer make?
The national median salary for signal and track switch repairers is $92,460 a year ($44.45 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,610 and the top 10% earn over $119,550. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays signal and track switch repairers the most?
Massachusetts has the highest median pay at $126,440. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many signal and track switch repairers are there in the U.S.?
About 8,720 people work as signal and track switch repairers nationwide.