Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary (2025)
Based on 19,580 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $45,640 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $51,280 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $70,070 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $81,670 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $87,420 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$46K
25th
$51K
Median
$70K
75th
$82K
90th
$87K
Highest Paying States for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Maryland | $90,980 |
| Massachusetts | $84,610 |
| New York | $79,670 |
| Illinois | $79,340 |
| Virginia | $79,300 |
| Indiana | $75,110 |
| Montana | $75,000 |
| New Jersey | $74,750 |
| Delaware | $72,540 |
| New Mexico | $72,100 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Maryland at an average of $90,980 per year, while New Mexico has an average of $72,100 — a difference of $18,880. 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-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 19,580 workers were employed as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operatorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Construction and Extraction Occupations. The annual mean wage of $68,740 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 47-4061