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Will AI replace signal and track switch repairers?AI replacement risk 26% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$92,460
25th–75th pct. $79,720–$99,320
Top pay (est.)
$155,400
Top 10% $119,550
Pay in 5 years
$107,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$125,100est.
$107,600–$145,200
Outlook score
57/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
26%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.8%
800 openings / yr

Will AI replace Signal and Track Switch Repairers? AI replacement risk

26%
Low
Ranked #202 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Signal and Track Switch Repairers

Key skills

Troubleshooting
4.0
Quality Control Analysis
3.9
Equipment Maintenance
3.9
Repairing
3.9
Operations Monitoring
3.8
Critical Thinking
3.4
Monitoring
3.1
Complex Problem Solving
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.8
Building and Construction
4.4
Public Safety and Security
4.1
Engineering and Technology
3.9
Transportation
3.4
Computers and Electronics
3.2
Design
3.1
Mathematics
3.1

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsControlling Machines and ProcessesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Important abilities

Finger DexterityControl PrecisionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningVisual Color DiscriminationNear Vision

Education of workers

Less than high school
34%
High school diploma
29%
Post-secondary certificate
24%
Some college
10%
Associate's degree
4%

Training before entry

6–12 months
24%
3–6 months
23%
1–3 months
19%
2–4 years
9%
1–2 years
8%

Related work experience

2–4 years
19%
1–2 years
18%
1–3 months
15%
3–6 months
15%
6–12 months
15%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.