How much does a railroad brake make in New York?
$111,100a year
Median yearly pay for railroad brakes in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $53.39 an hour or $9,254 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.39
- Vs. national median
- +61%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 5
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,710Median: $111,100Highest 10%: $137,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,710 | $30.63 | |
| 25th | $76,840 | $36.94 | |
| Median | $111,100 | $53.39 | |
| 75th | $137,900 | $66.29 | |
| 90th | $137,900 | $66.29 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for railroad brakes.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $335,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $225,900 |
| Flight Attendant | $127,700 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,800 |
| Captain | $106,200 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $100,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $93,420 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $90,140 |
| Traffic Technician | $81,910 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $80,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad brake make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $53.39 ($111,100 a year).
Do railroad brakes make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $111,100 against $68,840 nationally, 61% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $83,530, so New York pays 33% more.
Where does New York rank for railroad brake pay?
2 of 5 metro areas with data.
How much does a railroad brake make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,900 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.