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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators in South Dakota
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How Many Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators Work in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, there were 70 people working as Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators in the year 2018.
The typical state has 220 Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators working in it, which means South Dakota has fewer Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators than average.

Top States for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators Employment
View the list below to see where most Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Texas | 1,460 | $53,850 |
Illinois | 1,100 | $62,400 |
Missouri | 1,090 | $61,270 |
Georgia | 1,090 | $50,060 |
New York | 600 | $63,690 |
Pennsylvania | 490 | $52,900 |
Indiana | 380 | $50,270 |
California | 360 | $0 |
Wyoming | 260 | $56,810 |
Louisiana | 240 | $50,680 |
West Virginia | 220 | $51,300 |
New Jersey | 220 | $57,560 |
South Carolina | 190 | $73,930 |
Ohio | 160 | $55,840 |
North Carolina | 160 | $59,420 |
Massachusetts | 130 | $73,590 |
Kentucky | 130 | $38,920 |
Michigan | 130 | $60,760 |
Alabama | 120 | $40,050 |
Arkansas | 100 | $43,130 |
Below are the states where Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
South Carolina | $73,930 |
Massachusetts | $73,590 |
Minnesota | $71,980 |
Wisconsin | $64,620 |
New York | $63,690 |
Oregon | $63,390 |
Washington | $63,010 |
Illinois | $62,400 |
Kansas | $62,370 |
Missouri | $61,270 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.