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Signal and Track Switch Repairers Salary in Virginia

The median pay for a signal and track switch repairers in Virginia is $75,840/year ($36.46/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $76K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Virginia. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$76K
Median annual
$36.46/hr
Hourly rate
$76K
Entry level (10th %)
$76K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $76K get you in Virginia?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,825/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,646/mo
Rent as % of take-home34.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$80,008/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,179/mo

About signal and track switch repairers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 8,210
Virginia employed: 110
Category: Repair & Maintenance

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Virginia

Bar chart showing Signal and Track Switch Repairers salary percentiles in Virginia: 10th percentile $75,660, 25th percentile $75,680, median $75,840, 75th percentile $75,840, 90th percentile $75,840. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$76K25th$76KMedian$76K75th$76K90th$76K
Bar chart showing Signal and Track Switch Repairers salary percentiles in Virginia: 10th percentile $75,660, 25th percentile $75,680, median $75,840, 75th percentile $75,840, 90th percentile $75,840. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level signal and track switch repairers (10th percentile) start around $76K. Mid-career wages sit at $76K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $180 spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do signal and track switch repairers make in Virginia?

The median is $75,840 a year, that works out to about $36 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $75,660, and experienced signal and track switch repairers can clear $75,840. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $76K enough to live in Virginia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,825/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,646/month, which eats 34.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a signal and track switch repairers salary go in Virginia?

Virginia has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median signal and track switch repairers salary is worth about $80,008 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do signal and track switch repairers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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