Installation & Repair · Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.
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Entry Salary
$81–99k
First 1–2 years
Peak Salary
$112–131k
10+ years experience
Job Outlook
+4.4% · As fast as average
Growth rate estimated from Installation & Repair cluster average (2024-2034 BLS projections).
Time to Start
2–4 years
College degree typical
Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2024. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, employer, and specialization.
Entry-Level Repairers
Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Experienced Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Senior Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Director of Installation & Repair
You prioritize Support
This career is strongly aligned with Support — a core work value that shapes how people approach their career decisions.
You're strong in Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting is a top skill for this career, and it plays to what students like you naturally do best.
Good fit for your timeline
This career typically requires some college or a registered apprenticeship, which matches common student preparation goals.
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