Occupation Profile

in Wisconsin

Occupation:	Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Detail Occupation:	Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators


Detailed Occupation Description: Operate railroad track switches. Couple or uncouple rolling stock to make up or break up trains. Signal engineers by hand or flagging. May inspect couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and hand brakes.

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Wage Information for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators, 2011:

Wage Level	Statewide Hourly	Statewide Annual
Entry	$18.78	$39,050
Average	$24.61	$51,200
Experienced	$27.53	$57,270

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Number of Jobs for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators, Wisconsin, 2011 - 2013:

Estimated Employment		Percent Change	Ave. # Openings per Year
2011	2013
10	10	0	0

Number of Jobs for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators, Wisconsin, 2010 - 2020:

Estimated Employment		Percent Change	Ave. # Openings per Year
2010	2020
230	240	4.3%	10

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Occupation Profilein Wisconsin

Occupation:

Transportation and Material Moving Occupations

Detail Occupation:

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators

Occupation Profile

in Wisconsin