Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in West Virginia
Also called: Rail-Track Equipment Operators
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in West Virginia earn a median of $56,660 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,660
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($70,070)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range in West Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,940; the top 10% earn over $71,010. Nationally the range is $45,640 to $87,420.
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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in West Virginia
How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make in West Virginia?
The median is $56,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,940 and the top 10% earn over $71,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is West Virginia a good state for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 39 (−19% vs. the national median of $70,070). Living costs are not included.