Railroad Worker Career

*A job as a Railroad Worker falls under the broader career category of Rail Transportation Workers, All Other. 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 Rail Transportation Workers, All Other : All rail transportation workers represents occupations with a wide range of characteristics. Examples include: 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 .


Is Rail Transportation Workers, All Othe the right career path for you?
Take the MyMajors Quiz and find out if it fits one of your top recommended majors!

Rail Transportation Workers, All Othe Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$59,480

Median Hourly Wage

$28.60*

Total Employed Nationally

4,470


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.