How much does a railroad brake make in Baton Rouge?
$53,960a year
Median yearly pay for railroad brakes in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $25.94 an hour or $4,497 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.94
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 5
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,880Median: $53,960Highest 10%: $70,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,880 | $21.10 | |
| 25th | $44,310 | $21.30 | |
| Median | $53,960 | $25.94 | |
| 75th | $54,670 | $26.28 | |
| 90th | $70,270 | $33.78 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for railroad brakes.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Baton Rouge
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Captain | $129,300 |
| Transportation Inspector | $105,400 |
| Commercial Pilot | $89,700 |
| Pump Operator | $79,840 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $66,680 |
| Conveyor Operator and Tender | $63,780 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,140 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $54,840 |
| Tank Car | $49,700 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $48,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad brake make an hour in Baton Rouge?
The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $25.94 ($53,960 a year).
Do railroad brakes make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?
No: $53,960 against $68,840 nationally, 22% less.
How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $54,260, so Baton Rouge pays 1% less.
Where does Baton Rouge rank for railroad brake pay?
4 of 5 metro areas with data.
How much does a railroad brake make starting out in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,270 or more.
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.