Rail Car Repairers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for rail car repairers is $32.46 an hour ($67,530 a year). About 21,350 people work in this job there.
Pay range for rail car repairers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.50 | $46,800 |
| 25% of workers | $26.21 | $54,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.46 | $67,530 |
| 75% of workers | $40.66 | $84,570 |
| 90% of workers | $45.72 | $95,100 |
Best-paying states for rail car repairers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $108,680 | 770 |
| Maryland | $89,430 | 560 |
| Oregon | $87,470 | 230 |
| Colorado | $86,630 | 250 |
| Idaho | $85,420 | 110 |
| New York | $84,580 | 1,730 |
| Illinois | $84,570 | 1,850 |
| Utah | $83,980 | 100 |
| Virginia | $83,720 | 210 |
| Arizona | $81,230 | 170 |
Pay by state
- California · $68,370
- Georgia · $64,230
- Illinois · $84,570
- Indiana · $60,490
- Kentucky · $59,430
- Maryland · $89,430
- Massachusetts · $108,680
- New York · $84,580
- Ohio · $53,480
- Pennsylvania · $62,350
- Texas · $59,330
Education, experience and outlook for rail car repairers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,600 openings a year (BLS)
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