Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in Michigan
Also called: Rail-Track Equipment Operators
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Michigan earn a median of $75,450 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,450
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($70,070)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,590; the top 10% earn over $91,480. Nationally the range is $45,640 to $87,420.
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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in Michigan
How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make in Michigan?
The median is $75,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,590 and the top 10% earn over $91,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 39 (+8% vs. the national median of $70,070). Living costs are not included.