Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators is $41.90 an hour ($87,150 a year). About 2,710 people work in this job there.
That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($70,070). It is about the same as the New York median ($87,150).
Pay range for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.16 | $58,580 |
| 25% of workers | $33.69 | $70,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.90 | $87,150 |
| 75% of workers | $41.90 | $87,150 |
| 90% of workers | $41.90 | $87,150 |
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $87,150 | 2,710 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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