Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Rail-Track Equipment Operators
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Kentucky earn a median of $73,120 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,120
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($70,070)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,650; the top 10% earn over $73,200. Nationally the range is $45,640 to $87,420.
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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in Kentucky
How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make in Kentucky?
The median is $73,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,650 and the top 10% earn over $73,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 39 (+4% vs. the national median of $70,070). Living costs are not included.