How much does a railroad brake make in Kentucky?
$56,410a year
Median yearly pay for railroad brakes in Kentucky. That is $27.12 an hour or $4,701 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.12
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,240Median: $56,410Highest 10%: $63,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,240 | $27.04 | |
| 25th | $56,260 | $27.05 | |
| Median | $56,410 | $27.12 | |
| 75th | $61,570 | $29.60 | |
| 90th | $63,000 | $30.29 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for railroad brakes.
| 15. Indiana | $64,530 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad brake make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $27.12 ($56,410 a year).
Do railroad brakes make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $56,410 against $68,840 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for railroad brake pay?
Kentucky ranks 18 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.