Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in North Carolina
Also called: Rail-Track Equipment Operators
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in North Carolina earn a median of $47,700 a year, −32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −32% ($70,070)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,560; the top 10% earn over $75,980. Nationally the range is $45,640 to $87,420.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in North Carolina
How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make in North Carolina?
The median is $47,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,560 and the top 10% earn over $75,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 39 (−32% vs. the national median of $70,070). Living costs are not included.