Signal and Track Switch Repairer Salary in 2026

    SOC: 49-9097.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $83,600
    per year
    Salary Range
    $57K – $105K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    8,210
    employed
    Job Growth
    +1.7%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Signal and Track Switch Repairers Make?

    Signal and Track Switch Repairers earn a median annual salary of $83,600 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $57,410 at the 10th percentile to $104,860 at the 90th percentile — a range of $47,450. The highest-paying state is Massachusetts at $101,800.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$57,410
    25th percentile$75,680
    Median (50th)$83,600
    75th percentile$95,620
    90th percentile$104,860
    10th: $57,410Median: $83,60090th: $104,860
    Section 02

    Signal and Track Switch Repairer Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Massachusettstop$101,800
    New York$92,280
    Washington$92,080
    Indiana$89,110
    Illinois$87,250
    Missouri$84,240
    Kansas$83,860
    Texas$83,000
    California$82,650
    Wisconsin$82,060
    Colorado$81,790
    Oregon$81,180
    New Jersey$80,880
    Michigan$80,040
    Minnesota$79,370
    Florida$79,270
    Tennessee$78,650
    Arizona$76,830
    Virginia$75,840
    North Carolina$74,320
    Ohio$57,410
    Georgia$56,130
    Kentucky$55,110
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Signal and Track Switch Repairers

    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
    Highest paying
    $106,220
    top metro salary
    Massachusetts
    $101,800
    $-4,420 vs highest
    New York
    $92,280
    $-13,940 vs highest
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
    $92,280
    $-13,940 vs highest
    Washington
    $92,080
    $-14,140 vs highest
    Indiana
    $89,110
    $-17,110 vs highest
    Illinois
    $87,250
    $-18,970 vs highest
    Missouri
    $84,240
    $-21,980 vs highest
    Section 04

    Signal and Track Switch Repairer Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$57,410 – $75,680
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$83,600
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$95,620
    Senior (15+ yrs)$104,860+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Signal and Track Switch Repairer

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Signal and Track Switch Repairers in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA earn $106,220 — $22,620 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($95,620) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Signal and Track Switch Repairer Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Signal and Track Switch Repairerthis career$83,600
    Electrician$62,350
    Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairer$64,190
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairer$62,630
    Avionics Technician$81,390

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 49-9097.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.