How much does a railroad brake make in Pennsylvania?
$55,470a year
Median yearly pay for railroad brakes in Pennsylvania. That is $26.67 an hour or $4,623 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.67
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,950Median: $55,470Highest 10%: $73,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,950 | $16.32 | |
| 25th | $38,140 | $18.34 | |
| Median | $55,470 | $26.67 | |
| 75th | $73,350 | $35.26 | |
| 90th | $73,530 | $35.35 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for railroad brakes.
| 17. Florida | $58,250 |
| 18. Kentucky | $56,410 |
| 19. Alabama | $56,050 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $55,470 |
| 21. North Carolina | $54,810 |
| 22. Louisiana | $54,260 |
| 23. West Virginia | $46,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad brake make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $26.67 ($55,470 a year).
Do railroad brakes make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $55,470 against $68,840 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for railroad brake pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 20 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.