Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary by State
Also called: Rail-Track Equipment Operators
The national median pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators is $70,070 a year. By state, it ranges from $44,150 in Louisiana to $94,330 in Massachusetts.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $45,640
- 25th percentile
- $51,280
- Median
- $70,070
- 75th percentile
- $81,670
- Top 10%
- $87,420
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 19,580 jobs.
Median pay in 39 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $94,330 | +35% | $61,570 | $101,350 | 570 |
| 2 | Maryland | $92,030 | +31% | $62,090 | $100,490 | 320 |
| 3 | New York | $87,150 | +24% | $58,580 | $87,420 | 3,590 |
| 4 | Virginia | $84,750 | +21% | $59,820 | $92,270 | 360 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $83,370 | +19% | $46,160 | $90,440 | 80 |
| 6 | Delaware | $80,610 | +15% | $43,620 | $92,150 | 130 |
| 7 | Montana | $79,170 | +13% | $51,400 | $80,440 | 200 |
| 8 | Idaho | $79,020 | +13% | $48,570 | $81,820 | 90 |
| 9 | Illinois | $78,910 | +13% | $51,500 | $92,500 | 1,190 |
| 10 | Indiana | $78,020 | +11% | $58,170 | $82,100 | 320 |
| 11 | Arizona | $76,620 | +9% | $45,590 | $89,530 | 170 |
| 12 | Michigan | $75,450 | +8% | $46,590 | $91,480 | 290 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $73,120 | +4% | $46,650 | $73,200 | 270 |
| 14 | South Carolina | $71,770 | +2% | $41,030 | $76,150 | 30 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $71,580 | +2% | $48,830 | $79,810 | 220 |
| 16 | California | $71,170 | +2% | $45,820 | $86,240 | 770 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $66,540 | −5% | $53,590 | $107,830 | 230 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $66,390 | −5% | $47,700 | $78,430 | 260 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $64,500 | −8% | $47,890 | $73,150 | 110 |
| 20 | Missouri | $64,390 | −8% | $47,160 | $71,500 | 410 |
| 21 | Colorado | $64,300 | −8% | $39,790 | $84,850 | 300 |
| 22 | Utah | $63,190 | −10% | $52,110 | $83,310 | 60 |
| 23 | Georgia | $63,010 | −10% | $40,150 | $78,290 | 710 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $61,860 | −12% | $47,450 | $79,650 | 310 |
| 25 | Florida | $61,220 | −13% | $45,100 | $62,850 | 490 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $60,230 | −14% | $48,420 | $70,830 | 150 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $59,800 | −15% | $47,500 | $81,820 | 830 |
| 28 | Washington | $58,740 | −16% | $51,280 | $73,620 | 500 |
| 29 | Kansas | $58,590 | −16% | $49,300 | $71,890 | 310 |
| 30 | Nevada | $56,740 | −19% | $45,180 | $73,810 | 40 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $56,660 | −19% | $46,940 | $71,010 | 270 |
| 32 | Texas | $56,470 | −19% | $43,460 | $70,910 | 940 |
| 33 | Oregon | $50,930 | −27% | $41,430 | $85,080 | 190 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $49,640 | −29% | $45,090 | $85,120 | 760 |
| 35 | Ohio | $47,980 | −32% | $45,180 | $68,970 | 1,130 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $47,920 | −32% | $47,850 | $72,820 | 180 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $47,700 | −32% | $39,560 | $75,980 | 270 |
| 38 | Iowa | $45,640 | −35% | $32,010 | $81,440 | 200 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $44,150 | −37% | $40,480 | $55,710 | Not published |
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-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary questions
Which state pays rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $94,330 a year (+35% vs. the national median of $70,070). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $44,150 a year (−37% vs. national).
Where do most rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators work?
New York has the most jobs, about 3,590, with a median of $87,150.
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.