Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in South Carolina
Also called: Rail-Track Equipment Operators
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in South Carolina earn a median of $71,770 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,770
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($70,070)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,030; the top 10% earn over $76,150. Nationally the range is $45,640 to $87,420.
States ranked near South Carolina
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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in South Carolina
How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make in South Carolina?
The median is $71,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,030 and the top 10% earn over $76,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 39 (+2% vs. the national median of $70,070). Living costs are not included.