How much does a Railroad Worker make in Lorain, OH? The average Railroad Worker salary in Lorain, OH is $49,674 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $44,979 and $54,392. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Railroad Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Railroad Worker Salary $40,705 Lorain,OH March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Railroad Worker Salary $44,979 Lorain,OH March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Railroad Worker Salary $49,674 Lorain,OH March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Railroad Worker Salary $54,392 Lorain,OH March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Railroad Worker Salary $58,688 Lorain,OH March 26, 2024
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What skills does a Railroad Worker need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Dedication: Dedication is the quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose. It produce high-quality results for your company and it helps nurture your work ethic and can lead to success.

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Transportation: Refers to the mode of travel used to get from home to work most frequently. The transportation are bus, train, aeroplane, ship, car, etc while the mode of transportation refers to road, air, sea/ocean, etc.

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Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.

Dedication 3.03%
Transportation 6.06%
Futures 33.33%
Others 57.58%

Job Description for Railroad Worker

Railroad Worker throws track switches within yard of railroad, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location to switch cars for loading, unloading, making up, and breaking up of trains. May be required to complete specific trade school courses and possess necessary certifications. Being a Railroad Worker is familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Works under general supervision. Additionally, Railroad Worker typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Railroad Worker

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Railroad Worker, the first career path typically starts with a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters position, and then progresses to Transportation Manager.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Dispatcher II position, and then progresses to Lead Dispatcher.

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Railroad Worker salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Railroad Worker, the highest Railroad Worker salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Railroad Worker salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Railroad Worker salary is in Miami, FL, where the Railroad Worker salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Lorain, Ohio    Lorain /ləˈreɪn/ is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. The municipality is located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie, at the mouth of the B....More

Lorain, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Lorain, Ohio

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