Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $70,070 · Median hourly: $33.69 · Employment: 19,580
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,640 | $21.94 |
| 25th | $51,280 | $24.65 |
| Median | $70,070 | $33.69 |
| 75th | $81,670 | $39.27 |
| 90th | $87,420 | $42.03 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 47-4061
- Total U.S. employment: 19,580
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
Across the United States, 19,580 rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $76,620 | $36.84 | +9.3% | 170 |
| Arkansas | $60,230 | $28.96 | -14.0% | 150 |
| California | $71,170 | $34.22 | +1.6% | 770 |
| Colorado | $64,300 | $30.91 | -8.2% | 300 |
| Delaware | $80,610 | $38.75 | +15.0% | 130 |
| Florida | $61,220 | $29.43 | -12.6% | 490 |
| Georgia | $63,010 | $30.30 | -10.1% | 710 |
| Idaho | $79,020 | $37.99 | +12.8% | 90 |
| Illinois | $78,910 | $37.94 | +12.6% | 1,190 |
| Indiana | $78,020 | $37.51 | +11.3% | 320 |
| Iowa | $45,640 | $21.94 | -34.9% | 200 |
| Kansas | $58,590 | $28.17 | -16.4% | 310 |
| Kentucky | $73,120 | $35.16 | +4.4% | 270 |
| Louisiana | $44,150 | $21.23 | -37.0% | 0 |
| Maryland | $92,030 | $44.25 | +31.3% | 320 |
| Massachusetts | $94,330 | $45.35 | +34.6% | 570 |
| Michigan | $75,450 | $36.27 | +7.7% | 290 |
| Minnesota | $49,640 | $23.86 | -29.2% | 760 |
| Mississippi | — | — | — | 310 |
| Missouri | $64,390 | $30.96 | -8.1% | 410 |
| Montana | $79,170 | $38.06 | +13.0% | 200 |
| Nevada | $56,740 | $27.28 | -19.0% | 40 |
| New Jersey | $66,540 | $31.99 | -5.0% | 230 |
| New Mexico | $83,370 | $40.08 | +19.0% | 80 |
| New York | $87,150 | $41.90 | +24.4% | 3,590 |
| North Carolina | $47,700 | $22.93 | -31.9% | 270 |
| Ohio | $47,980 | $23.07 | -31.5% | 1,130 |
| Oklahoma | $61,860 | $29.74 | -11.7% | 310 |
| Oregon | $50,930 | $24.49 | -27.3% | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,800 | $28.75 | -14.7% | 830 |
| South Carolina | $71,770 | $34.51 | +2.4% | 30 |
| South Dakota | $64,500 | $31.01 | -7.9% | 110 |
| Tennessee | $66,390 | $31.92 | -5.3% | 260 |
| Texas | $56,470 | $27.15 | -19.4% | 940 |
| Utah | $63,190 | $30.38 | -9.8% | 60 |
| Virginia | $84,750 | $40.75 | +21.0% | 360 |
| Washington | $58,740 | $28.24 | -16.2% | 500 |
| West Virginia | $56,660 | $27.24 | -19.1% | 270 |
| Wisconsin | $47,920 | $23.04 | -31.6% | 180 |
| Wyoming | $71,580 | $34.41 | +2.2% | 220 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators?
The median annual wage for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators is $70,070 ($33.69 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 19,580 rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $33.69. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.