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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators average salary by city in Texas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $63,030 | $56,470 | $47,010 | $52,825 | 103 |
| Longview | $53,280 | $50,140 | $49,350 | $44,990 | 89 |
| Houston | $52,970 | $52,900 | $44,790 | $44,741 | 99 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary in other states
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary by city and state
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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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