How much does a railroad brake make in New York?
$83,530a year
Median yearly pay for railroad brakes in New York. That is $40.16 an hour or $6,961 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.16
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,570Median: $83,530Highest 10%: $137,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,570 | $22.87 | |
| 25th | $63,700 | $30.63 | |
| Median | $83,530 | $40.16 | |
| 75th | $83,530 | $40.16 | |
| 90th | $137,900 | $66.29 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $111,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for railroad brakes.
| 1. Washington | $85,140 |
| 2. New York | $83,530 |
| 3. Iowa | $80,910 |
| 4. Maryland | $79,180 |
| 5. Illinois | $76,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad brake make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $40.16 ($83,530 a year).
Do railroad brakes make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $83,530 against $68,840 nationally, 21% more.
Where does New York rank for railroad brake pay?
New York ranks 2 of 24 states.
Which city in New York 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.