Top 15 cities for rail car repairers by average salary
| Washington, DC | $93,690 |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | $86,410 |
| Portland, OR | $86,150 |
| Baltimore, MD | $80,150 |
| Charlotte, NC | $70,080 |
| Chicago, IL | $67,570 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,630 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $64,550 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $58,940 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,830 |
| Dallas, TX | $57,780 |
| Houston, TX | $57,160 |
| San Antonio, TX | $56,360 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $54,940 |
| Kansas City, MO | $54,580 |
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Rail Car Repairers salary by state
Massachusetts pays rail car repairers the most statewide, $101,040 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $101,040 | $108,680 | 770 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $93,690 | $93,690 |
| Maryland | $86,590 | $89,430 | 560 | 1 | $80,150 | $80,150 |
| New York | $84,170 | $84,580 | 1,730 | 1 | $86,410 | $86,410 |
| Colorado | $82,940 | $86,630 | 250 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Delaware | $80,070 | $78,900 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $79,540 | $84,570 | 1,850 | 1 | $67,570 | $67,570 |
| New Jersey | $78,940 | $78,750 | 410 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $78,650 | $87,470 | 230 | 1 | $86,150 | $86,150 |
| Utah | $78,560 | $83,980 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $75,020 | $68,370 | 700 | 2 | $57,830 | $54,940 |
| Virginia | $73,670 | $83,720 | 210 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Idaho | $72,910 | $85,420 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $71,910 | $77,800 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Mexico | $71,610 | $67,550 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $71,210 | $81,230 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $70,330 | $64,230 | 980 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Dakota | $69,030 | $71,750 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maine | $67,300 | $60,090 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $65,670 | $62,350 | 970 | 3 | $64,630 | $58,940 |
| Oklahoma | $64,130 | $60,540 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $63,880 | $63,410 | 180 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $63,790 | $60,090 | 320 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $63,340 | $60,490 | 670 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $62,880 | $58,870 | 220 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Iowa | $62,280 | $60,550 | 340 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $62,180 | $64,370 | 370 | 1 | $53,270 | $53,270 |
| Wyoming | $61,980 | $59,040 | 250 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $61,780 | $68,290 | 220 | 1 | $54,580 | $54,580 |
| Kentucky | $60,630 | $59,430 | 770 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $59,740 | $59,330 | 2,690 | 4 | $57,780 | $54,480 |
| Mississippi | $58,460 | $47,480 | 320 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $57,750 | $62,260 | 410 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $57,730 | $48,100 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $57,580 | $48,160 | 300 | 1 | $42,160 | $42,160 |
| Ohio | $56,590 | $53,480 | 690 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $56,390 | $53,810 | 340 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $56,150 | $47,880 | 350 | 1 | $70,080 | $70,080 |
| Alabama | $55,560 | $58,080 | 280 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $53,550 | $47,970 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $52,940 | $50,800 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Rail Car Repairers salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $93,690 | $103,540 | $45.04 | 250 |
| New York, NY | $86,410 | $92,250 | $41.54 | 800 |
| Portland, OR | $86,150 | $87,470 | $41.42 | 150 |
| Baltimore, MD | $80,150 | $89,430 | $38.53 | 230 |
| Charlotte, NC | $70,080 | $76,870 | $33.69 | 70 |
| Chicago, IL | $67,570 | $62,250 | $32.48 | 570 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,630 | $61,120 | $31.07 | 90 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $64,550 | $59,810 | $31.04 | 90 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $58,940 | $53,530 | $28.34 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,830 | $49,910 | $27.80 | 110 |
| Dallas, TX | $57,780 | $59,820 | $27.78 | 370 |
| Houston, TX | $57,160 | $59,310 | $27.48 | 790 |
| San Antonio, TX | $56,360 | $58,120 | $27.10 | 130 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $54,940 | $54,120 | $26.41 | 80 |
| Kansas City, MO | $54,580 | $50,910 | $26.24 | 80 |
| Beaumont, TX | $54,480 | $56,820 | $26.19 | 190 |
| Detroit, MI | $53,270 | $46,480 | $25.61 | 70 |
| Wichita, KS | $42,160 | $38,840 | $20.27 | 40 |
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Rail Car Repairers salary: questions
Where do rail car repairers make the most money?
In Washington, DC, with an average of $93,690 a year, among the 18 metro areas we cover.
What is the average rail car repairers salary in the U.S.?
$70,680 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $67,530, so half of rail car repairers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should rail car repairers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of rail car repairers nationwide earn between $54,520 (25th percentile) and $84,570 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays rail car repairers the most?
Massachusetts, with a statewide average of $101,040 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is rail car repairers pay the lowest?
Wichita, KS, at $42,160 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-3043.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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