Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in California
In California, the median pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators is $34.22 an hour ($71,170 a year). About 770 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($70,070). California ranks 16th of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.03 | $45,820 |
| 25% of workers | $27.80 | $57,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.22 | $71,170 |
| 75% of workers | $36.20 | $75,290 |
| 90% of workers | $41.46 | $86,240 |
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $75,280 | 90 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $65,060 | 130 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $61,050 | 30 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators
- 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: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.5% over ten years, little or no change · about 1,200 openings a year (BLS)
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