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Signal and Track Switch Repairers in Colorado

Signal and track switch repairers install, inspect, and maintain the electrical equipment that controls railroad gates, signals, and track switches. They work for railroad companies at rail yards, stations, and along rail lines, ensuring that safety systems and switching mechanisms function correctly so trains can operate safely and efficiently. In Colorado the median pay is $83,930 a year, 9% below the national median of $92,460.

$83,930median pay in Colorado, per year
$78,820–$94,440middle half earn
160employed in Colorado
$92,460U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

TroubleshootingEquipment MaintenanceRepairingQuality Control AnalysisCritical ThinkingOperations MonitoringEquipment SelectionComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge areas

TransportationMechanicalEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityEngineering and TechnologyTelecommunications

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O*NET-SOC 49-9097.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Colorado, annual.