Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in Minnesota
Also called: Rail-Track Equipment Operators
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Minnesota earn a median of $49,640 a year, −29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −29% ($70,070)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 760
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,090; the top 10% earn over $85,120. Nationally the range is $45,640 to $87,420.
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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in Minnesota
How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make in Minnesota?
The median is $49,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,090 and the top 10% earn over $85,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 39 (−29% vs. the national median of $70,070). Living costs are not included.