Rail Car Repairers Salary in California
Rail Car Repairers in California earn a median of $68,370 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($67,530)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,910; the top 10% earn over $115,840. Nationally the range is $46,800 to $95,100.
States ranked near California
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- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$57,000 median in California
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- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$66,040 median in California
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44,670 median in California
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$74,400 median in California
- Millwrights$77,950 median in California
Rail Car Repairers pay in California
How much do rail car repairers make in California?
The median is $68,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,910 and the top 10% earn over $115,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for rail car repairers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 40 (+1% vs. the national median of $67,530). Living costs are not included.