Occupation ยท SOC 49-9097
Signal and Track Switch Repairers: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of signal and track switch repairers typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 8,210 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $83,600 ($40.19 an hour).
US employment
8,210
Median annual wage
$83,600
Mean annual wage
$84,940
Median hourly wage
$40.19
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
States with the most jobs
- 1. New York1,880
- 2. Texas670
- 3. Illinois630
- 4. Georgia620
- 5. California350
- 6. Pennsylvania310
- 7. Florida300
- 8. New Jersey250
- 9. Missouri220
- 10. Washington170
States that pay the most
- 1. Massachusetts$101,800
- 2. New York$92,280
- 3. Washington$92,080
- 4. Indiana$89,110
- 5. Illinois$87,250
- 6. Missouri$84,240
- 7. Kansas$83,860
- 8. Texas$83,000
- 9. California$82,650
- 10. Wisconsin$82,060
Median annual wage. Based on 25 states and territories with published figures.
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