How much does a railroad brake make in Kansas?
$66,990a year
Median yearly pay for railroad brakes in Kansas. That is $32.21 an hour or $5,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.21
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,400Median: $66,990Highest 10%: $72,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,400 | $30.00 | |
| 25th | $66,750 | $32.09 | |
| Median | $66,990 | $32.21 | |
| 75th | $66,990 | $32.21 | |
| 90th | $72,800 | $35.00 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for railroad brakes.
| 10. Texas | $71,580 |
| 11. Ohio | $67,770 |
| 12. Missouri | $67,110 |
| 13. Kansas | $66,990 |
| 14. Michigan | $66,970 |
| 15. Indiana | $64,530 |
| 16. California | $58,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad brake make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $32.21 ($66,990 a year).
Do railroad brakes make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $66,990 against $68,840 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Kansas rank for railroad brake pay?
Kansas ranks 13 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.