Rail Car Repairers Salary (2025)
Based on 21,350 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $46,800 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $54,520 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $67,530 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $84,570 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $95,100 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$47K
25th
$55K
Median
$68K
75th
$85K
90th
$95K
Highest Paying States for Rail Car Repairers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $101,040 |
| Maryland | $86,590 |
| New York | $84,170 |
| Colorado | $82,940 |
| Delaware | $80,070 |
| Illinois | $79,540 |
| New Jersey | $78,940 |
| Oregon | $78,650 |
| Utah | $78,560 |
| California | $75,020 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Rail Car Repairers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Massachusetts at an average of $101,040 per year, while California has an average of $75,020 — a difference of $26,020. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Rail Car Repairers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 21,350 workers were employed as Rail Car Repairerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations. The annual mean wage of $70,680 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 49-3043