Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.
Median pay: $92,460/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +1.7% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors.
• Inspect electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates and repair loose bolts and defective electrical connections and parts.
• Test and repair track circuits.
• Drive motor vehicles to job sites.
• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair various railroad service equipment on the road or in the shop, including railroad signal systems.
• Tighten loose bolts, using wrenches, and test circuits and connections by opening and closing gates.
• Inspect switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and in track beds, using hand tools and test equipment.
• Replace defective wiring, broken lenses, or burned-out light bulbs.
What's the median pay for Signal and Track Switch Repairers?
The median pay for Signal and Track Switch Repairers is $92,460 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Signal and Track Switch Repairers?
Employment for Signal and Track Switch Repairers is projected to change +1.7% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Signal and Track Switch Repairers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Signal and Track Switch Repairers?
About 800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.