Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in Idaho
Also called: Rail-Track Equipment Operators
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Idaho earn a median of $79,020 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,020
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($70,070)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,570; the top 10% earn over $81,820. Nationally the range is $45,640 to $87,420.
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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in Idaho
How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make in Idaho?
The median is $79,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,570 and the top 10% earn over $81,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 39 (+13% vs. the national median of $70,070). Living costs are not included.