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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers vs. Stockers and Order Fillers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firerss earn a median salary of $65,480/year, while Stockers and Order Fillerss earn $37,090/year - a difference of $28,390. Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers
Stockers and Order Fillers
Median salary
$65,480
$37,090
Hourly rate
$31.48/hr
$17.83/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$43,750
$29,850
Senior level (90th %)
$80,840
$49,200
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
12,460
2,779,530
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Transportation
Transportation
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