How much does a railroad brake make in Ohio?
$67,770a year
Median yearly pay for railroad brakes in Ohio. That is $32.58 an hour or $5,648 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.58
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,600Median: $67,770Highest 10%: $70,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,600 | $23.85 | |
| 25th | $49,640 | $23.87 | |
| Median | $67,770 | $32.58 | |
| 75th | $70,210 | $33.75 | |
| 90th | $70,430 | $33.86 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for railroad brakes.
| 8. New Jersey | $74,160 |
| 9. New Mexico | $72,340 |
| 10. Texas | $71,580 |
| 11. Ohio | $67,770 |
| 12. Missouri | $67,110 |
| 13. Kansas | $66,990 |
| 14. Michigan | $66,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad brake make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $32.58 ($67,770 a year).
Do railroad brakes make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $67,770 against $68,840 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Ohio rank for railroad brake pay?
Ohio ranks 11 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.