How much does a railroad brake make in Alabama?
$56,050a year
Median yearly pay for railroad brakes in Alabama. That is $26.95 an hour or $4,671 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.95
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,050Median: $56,050Highest 10%: $104,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,050 | $21.18 | |
| 25th | $45,880 | $22.06 | |
| Median | $56,050 | $26.95 | |
| 75th | $71,650 | $34.45 | |
| 90th | $104,300 | $50.12 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for railroad brakes.
| 16. California | $58,770 |
| 17. Florida | $58,250 |
| 18. Kentucky | $56,410 |
| 19. Alabama | $56,050 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $55,470 |
| 21. North Carolina | $54,810 |
| 22. Louisiana | $54,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad brake make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $26.95 ($56,050 a year).
Do railroad brakes make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $56,050 against $68,840 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Alabama rank for railroad brake pay?
Alabama ranks 19 of 24 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.