How much does a signalman make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $6,374 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $5,197
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $89,200 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $86,140 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $85,250 |
| 4. Luxembourg estimate | $78,570 |
| 5. United States | $76,490 |
| 6. United Kingdom | $76,410 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $495 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Train driver$78,420
- Motorcyle courier$37,720
- Taxi driver$42,530
- Bus driver$48,860
- Truck driver$58,640
- Farm equipment operator$47,250
- Earthmoving and related plant operators$59,120
- Crane operators$38,950
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Oklahoma | $102,300 |
| Maryland | $82,340 |
| Washington | $82,210 |
| Iowa | $80,910 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,430 |
| Delaware | $80,410 |
| New York | $80,110 |
| Virginia | $79,900 |
| Indiana | $79,840 |
| Minnesota | $78,930 |
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| Illinois | $78,750 |
| Arizona | $78,080 |
| Mississippi | $78,010 |
| Colorado | $77,470 |
| New Mexico | $76,780 |
| Michigan | $76,560 |
| Florida | $76,480 |
| Georgia | $75,840 |
| New Jersey | $74,160 |
| South Carolina | $73,660 |
| Texas | $69,170 |
| Tennessee | $68,920 |
| Oregon | $68,580 |
| Kansas | $68,300 |
| Arkansas | $67,710 |
| Missouri | $67,630 |
| California | $64,350 |
| South Dakota | $62,730 |
| Ohio | $62,410 |
| Wisconsin | $59,690 |
| Louisiana | $59,400 |
| Alabama | $56,050 |
| North Carolina | $55,690 |
| Kentucky | $54,830 |
| West Virginia | $52,920 |
| Wyoming | $47,090 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $78,000 |
| Railroad Brake | $68,840 |
| Rail Transportation Worker | $56,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a signalman make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $6,374 a month, $76,490 a year.
How much does a signalman make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $56,840 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $106,500.
Which country pays a signalman the most?
United States, with a median of $76,490 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a signalman the most?
Oklahoma, with a median of $102,300 a year.
Does a signalman make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $76,490 a year against $52,900 in Germany, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a signalman or a motorcyle courier?
A signalman: $76,490 a year against $37,720 for a motorcyle courier, 2.0 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate