Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$92,460/yr
Typical range
$79,720 – $99,320
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Signal and Track Switch Repairers does
You maintain and repair railroad signals and track switches that control train movement and safety. This essential work requires technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems and responsibility for passenger and freight safety.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $49,590/yr
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics — $50,620/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $79,860/yr
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics — $64,520/yr
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $61,010/yr
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