Job Description: 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 .
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Median Annual Wage |
$53,500 |
Median Hourly Wage |
$25.72* |
Total Employed Nationally |
1,520 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.