Railroad Signal Technician Career

*A job as a Railroad Signal Technician falls under the broader career category of Signal and Track Switch Repairers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Signal and Track Switch Repairers : Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.


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Signal and Track Switch Repairer Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$62,710

Median Hourly Wage

$30.15*

Total Employed Nationally

8,680


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.