Top 15 cities for this job by average salary
| New York, NY | $80,270 |
|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $79,620 |
| Baltimore, MD | $77,450 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $76,850 |
| Riverside, CA | $68,710 |
| Chicago, IL | $66,750 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $65,440 |
| Dallas, TX | $63,030 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $60,840 |
| Stockton, CA | $58,020 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $56,090 |
| Miami, FL | $55,180 |
| Denver, CO | $55,070 |
| Longview, TX | $53,280 |
| Houston, TX | $52,970 |
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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary by state
Maryland pays rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators the most statewide, $90,980 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $90,980 | $92,030 | 320 | 1 | $77,450 | $77,450 |
| Massachusetts | $84,610 | $94,330 | 570 | 1 | $79,620 | $79,620 |
| New York | $79,670 | $87,150 | 3,590 | 1 | $80,270 | $80,270 |
| Illinois | $79,340 | $78,910 | 1,190 | 1 | $66,750 | $66,750 |
| Virginia | $79,300 | $84,750 | 360 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $75,110 | $78,020 | 320 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $75,000 | $79,170 | 200 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $74,750 | $66,540 | 230 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Delaware | $72,540 | $80,610 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Mexico | $72,100 | $83,370 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $71,340 | $76,620 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Idaho | $71,080 | $79,020 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $70,140 | $75,450 | 290 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wyoming | $69,240 | $71,580 | 220 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $69,020 | $66,390 | 260 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $67,950 | $71,770 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $67,870 | $63,190 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $67,430 | $58,740 | 500 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $67,340 | $71,170 | 770 | 3 | $76,850 | $58,020 |
| Colorado | $66,900 | $64,300 | 300 | 1 | $55,070 | $55,070 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,580 | $59,800 | 830 | 2 | $65,440 | $60,840 |
| Kentucky | $64,970 | $73,120 | 270 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $64,890 | $63,010 | 710 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $64,310 | $61,860 | 310 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $62,610 | $58,590 | 310 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Dakota | $62,120 | $64,500 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $60,020 | $64,390 | 410 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $59,740 | $60,230 | 150 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $59,700 | $49,640 | 760 | 1 | $56,090 | $56,090 |
| Texas | $58,990 | $56,470 | 940 | 3 | $63,030 | $52,970 |
| Oregon | $58,610 | $50,930 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $57,910 | $56,740 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $56,810 | $56,660 | 270 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $55,930 | $61,220 | 490 | 1 | $55,180 | $55,180 |
| Wisconsin | $55,300 | $47,920 | 180 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Iowa | $53,890 | $45,640 | 200 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $53,250 | $47,700 | 270 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $52,280 | $47,980 | 1,130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $46,010 | $44,150 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $80,270 | $87,150 | $38.59 | 2,710 |
| Boston, MA | $79,620 | $85,240 | $38.28 | 280 |
| Baltimore, MD | $77,450 | $87,410 | $37.24 | 50 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $76,850 | $75,280 | $36.95 | 90 |
| Riverside, CA | $68,710 | $65,060 | $33.04 | 130 |
| Chicago, IL | $66,750 | $60,120 | $32.09 | 220 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $65,440 | $59,390 | $31.46 | 160 |
| Dallas, TX | $63,030 | $56,470 | $30.30 | 100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $60,840 | $62,030 | $29.25 | 50 |
| Stockton, CA | $58,020 | $61,050 | $27.89 | 30 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $56,090 | $45,090 | $26.97 | n/a |
| Miami, FL | $55,180 | $48,150 | $26.53 | n/a |
| Denver, CO | $55,070 | $59,110 | $26.48 | 40 |
| Longview, TX | $53,280 | $50,140 | $25.61 | 90 |
| Houston, TX | $52,970 | $52,900 | $25.47 | 180 |
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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary: questions
Where do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make the most money?
In New York, NY, with an average of $80,270 a year, among the 15 metro areas we cover.
What is the average rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators salary in the U.S.?
$68,740 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $70,070, so half of rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators earn more than that and half less.
What salary should rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators nationwide earn between $51,280 (25th percentile) and $81,670 (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-track laying and maintenance equipment operators the most?
Maryland, with a statewide average of $90,980 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators pay the lowest?
Houston, TX, at $52,970 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 47-4061.
- 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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