Rail Car Repairers Salary by State
The national median pay for rail car repairers is $67,530 a year. By state, it ranges from $47,480 in Mississippi to $108,680 in Massachusetts.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $46,800
- 25th percentile
- $54,520
- Median
- $67,530
- 75th percentile
- $84,570
- Top 10%
- $95,100
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 21,350 jobs.
Median pay in 40 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $108,680 | +61% | $81,430 | $119,060 | 770 |
| 2 | Maryland | $89,430 | +32% | $64,740 | $103,540 | 560 |
| 3 | Oregon | $87,470 | +30% | $52,900 | $90,510 | 230 |
| 4 | Colorado | $86,630 | +28% | $59,190 | $112,820 | 250 |
| 5 | Idaho | $85,420 | +26% | $46,120 | $85,420 | 110 |
| 6 | New York | $84,580 | +25% | $56,680 | $109,040 | 1,730 |
| 7 | Illinois | $84,570 | +25% | $49,820 | $96,170 | 1,850 |
| 8 | Utah | $83,980 | +24% | $48,880 | $103,080 | 100 |
| 9 | Virginia | $83,720 | +24% | $58,680 | $83,870 | 210 |
| 10 | Arizona | $81,230 | +20% | $46,360 | $95,010 | 170 |
| 11 | Delaware | $78,900 | +17% | $51,830 | $95,100 | 130 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $78,750 | +17% | $65,260 | $84,360 | 410 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $77,800 | +15% | $42,610 | $88,620 | 170 |
| 14 | South Dakota | $71,750 | +6% | $46,250 | $79,060 | 90 |
| 15 | California | $68,370 | +1% | $49,910 | $115,840 | 700 |
| 16 | Missouri | $68,290 | +1% | $45,020 | $70,980 | 220 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $67,550 | 0% | $52,020 | $85,470 | 120 |
| 18 | Michigan | $64,370 | −5% | $38,700 | $83,370 | 370 |
| 19 | Georgia | $64,230 | −5% | $49,930 | $90,020 | 980 |
| 20 | Washington | $63,410 | −6% | $49,810 | $80,190 | 180 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $62,350 | −8% | $49,640 | $79,050 | 970 |
| 22 | Florida | $62,260 | −8% | $40,500 | $66,820 | 410 |
| 23 | Iowa | $60,550 | −10% | $46,090 | $84,910 | 340 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $60,540 | −10% | $45,650 | $81,180 | 90 |
| 25 | Indiana | $60,490 | −10% | $40,880 | $84,890 | 670 |
| 26 | Maine | $60,090 | −11% | $42,600 | $94,310 | 70 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $60,090 | −11% | $47,480 | $80,400 | 320 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $59,430 | −12% | $39,950 | $80,350 | 770 |
| 29 | Texas | $59,330 | −12% | $46,210 | $79,020 | 2,690 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $59,040 | −13% | $47,180 | $86,970 | 250 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $58,870 | −13% | $44,490 | $88,010 | 220 |
| 32 | Alabama | $58,080 | −14% | $37,220 | $77,990 | 280 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $53,810 | −20% | $36,230 | $85,100 | 340 |
| 34 | Ohio | $53,480 | −21% | $49,900 | $64,840 | 690 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $50,800 | −25% | $45,190 | $59,580 | 100 |
| 36 | Kansas | $48,160 | −29% | $38,830 | $87,190 | 300 |
| 37 | Nevada | $48,100 | −29% | $39,110 | $87,080 | 50 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $47,970 | −29% | $47,320 | $77,440 | 190 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $47,880 | −29% | $45,120 | $76,870 | 350 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $47,480 | −30% | $35,920 | $77,780 | 320 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Rail Car Repairers salary questions
Which state pays rail car repairers the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $108,680 a year (+61% vs. the national median of $67,530). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays rail car repairers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $47,480 a year (−30% vs. national).
Where do most rail car repairers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 2,690, with a median of $59,330.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.