How much does a railroad brake make in New Jersey?
$74,160a year
Median yearly pay for railroad brakes in New Jersey. That is $35.65 an hour or $6,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.65
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,850Median: $74,160Highest 10%: $81,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,850 | $25.41 | |
| 25th | $63,710 | $30.63 | |
| Median | $74,160 | $35.65 | |
| 75th | $78,500 | $37.74 | |
| 90th | $81,440 | $39.15 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $111,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for railroad brakes.
| 5. Illinois | $76,290 |
| 6. Colorado | $76,140 |
| 7. Georgia | $75,540 |
| 8. New Jersey | $74,160 |
| 9. New Mexico | $72,340 |
| 10. Texas | $71,580 |
| 11. Ohio | $67,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad brake make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $35.65 ($74,160 a year).
Do railroad brakes make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $74,160 against $68,840 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for railroad brake pay?
New Jersey ranks 8 of 24 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays railroad brakes the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $111,100 a year.
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.