Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in California
Also called: Rail-Track Equipment Operators
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in California earn a median of $71,170 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,170
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($70,070)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,820; the top 10% earn over $86,240. Nationally the range is $45,640 to $87,420.
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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in California
How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make in California?
The median is $71,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,820 and the top 10% earn over $86,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 39 (+2% vs. the national median of $70,070). Living costs are not included.