Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in Tennessee
Also called: Rail-Track Equipment Operators
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Tennessee earn a median of $66,390 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,390
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($70,070)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,700; the top 10% earn over $78,430. Nationally the range is $45,640 to $87,420.
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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in Tennessee
How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make in Tennessee?
The median is $66,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,700 and the top 10% earn over $78,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 39 (−5% vs. the national median of $70,070). Living costs are not included.