How much does a railroad brake make in California?
$58,770a year
Median yearly pay for railroad brakes in California. That is $28.25 an hour or $4,898 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.25
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,480Median: $58,770Highest 10%: $70,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,480 | $24.75 | |
| 25th | $58,650 | $28.20 | |
| Median | $58,770 | $28.25 | |
| 75th | $70,000 | $33.65 | |
| 90th | $70,000 | $33.65 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for railroad brakes.
| 13. Kansas | $66,990 |
| 14. Michigan | $66,970 |
| 15. Indiana | $64,530 |
| 16. California | $58,770 |
| 17. Florida | $58,250 |
| 18. Kentucky | $56,410 |
| 19. Alabama | $56,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad brake make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $28.25 ($58,770 a year).
Do railroad brakes make more in California than the national average?
No: $58,770 against $68,840 nationally, 15% less.
Where does California rank for railroad brake pay?
California ranks 16 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.