Career Overview
All rail transportation workers not listed separately.
Alternate Job Titles
- Ballast Cleaning Operator
- Ballast Regulator Operator
- Block Operator
- Car Barn Laborer
- Car Retarder Operator
- Control Tower Operator
- Hostler Helper
- Hot Box Checker
- Hot Box Spotter
- Interlocker
- Interlocking Tower Operator
- Lever Operator
- Oiler Helper
- Power Ballast Machine Operator
- Rail Tractor Operator
Salary & Job Market
| Salary Percentile | Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level (10th percentile) | $34,690 |
| Median | $49,330 |
| Top Earners (90th percentile) | $82,620 |
Workers Employed Nationally: 1,520
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Occupational data sourced from the O*NET OnLine database, developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024.