Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in New Jersey
Also called: Rail-Track Equipment Operators
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in New Jersey earn a median of $66,540 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,540
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($70,070)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,590; the top 10% earn over $107,830. Nationally the range is $45,640 to $87,420.
States ranked near New Jersey
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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in New Jersey
How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make in New Jersey?
The median is $66,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,590 and the top 10% earn over $107,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 39 (−5% vs. the national median of $70,070). Living costs are not included.