Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in New York
Also called: Rail-Track Equipment Operators
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in New York earn a median of $87,150 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $87,150
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($70,070)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 3,590
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,580; the top 10% earn over $87,420. Nationally the range is $45,640 to $87,420.
States ranked near New York
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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in New York
How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make in New York?
The median is $87,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,580 and the top 10% earn over $87,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 39 (+24% vs. the national median of $70,070). Living costs are not included.