How much does a railroad brake make in Houston?
$47,750a year
Median yearly pay for railroad brakes in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $22.96 an hour or $3,979 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.96
- Vs. national median
- -31%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 5
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,060Median: $47,750Highest 10%: $63,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,060 | $19.26 | |
| 25th | $46,720 | $22.46 | |
| Median | $47,750 | $22.96 | |
| 75th | $57,820 | $27.80 | |
| 90th | $63,370 | $30.47 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for railroad brakes.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad brake make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $22.96 ($47,750 a year).
Do railroad brakes make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $47,750 against $68,840 nationally, 31% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $71,580, so Houston pays 33% less.
Where does Houston rank for railroad brake pay?
5 of 5 metro areas with data.
How much does a railroad brake make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,370 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.