The average salary for a rail car repairer in the United States is $65,690, but the range typically falls between $49,900 and $78,240. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $31.58, with a range between $23.99 and $37.62.
There are approximately 19,480 people employed as a rail car repairer in the United States. With New York, Texas, Illinois employing the highest number of rail car repairers.The state with the best pay for a rail car repairer is Massachusetts, with an average annual salary of $90,060, while Michigan has the lowest average annual salary of $50,710.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $44,140 | $21.22 |
| 25th Percentile | $49,900 | $23.99 |
| Median | $65,030 | $31.27 |
| 75th Percentile | $78,240 | $37.62 |
| 90th Percentile | $88,280 | $42.44 |
The salary of a rail car repairer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a rail car repairer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for rail car repairers are Massachusetts, New York, Maryland, Wisconsin, Oregon while the worst states are Michigan, West Virginia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Oklahoma.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,200 | $49,080 | $69,210 |
| Arizona | $50,130 | $62,830 | $75,450 |
| Arkansas | $37,780 | $57,440 | $78,510 |
| California | $45,990 | $63,220 | $84,610 |
| Colorado | $48,250 | $76,520 | $106,630 |
| Delaware | $48,640 | $68,530 | $96,230 |
| Florida | $37,420 | $54,480 | $62,810 |
| Georgia | $45,950 | $59,330 | $71,560 |
| Idaho | $45,400 | $58,790 | $74,180 |
| Illinois | $47,300 | $66,520 | $86,260 |
| Indiana | $36,720 | $57,470 | $73,740 |
| Iowa | $36,650 | $56,900 | $77,400 |
| Kansas | $37,350 | $60,840 | $80,440 |
| Kentucky | $38,590 | $58,790 | $74,150 |
| Louisiana | $39,040 | $54,260 | $79,540 |
| Maine | $49,470 | $59,990 | $81,530 |
| Maryland | $60,840 | $77,280 | $84,660 |
| Massachusetts | $73,410 | $90,060 | $97,660 |
| Michigan | $36,460 | $50,710 | $76,450 |
| Minnesota | $47,490 | $71,290 | $80,180 |
| Mississippi | $34,970 | $48,030 | $64,060 |
| Missouri | $44,430 | $58,630 | $63,060 |
| Nebraska | $52,050 | $68,020 | $79,640 |
| New Mexico | $42,170 | $59,750 | $80,200 |
| New York | $60,060 | $83,010 | $100,590 |
| North Carolina | $42,110 | $58,700 | $75,680 |
| Ohio | $42,720 | $58,010 | $76,050 |
| Oklahoma | $38,490 | $56,310 | $77,840 |
| Oregon | $48,380 | $71,940 | $82,350 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,010 | $61,160 | $71,870 |
| South Carolina | $35,970 | $50,520 | $69,220 |
| South Dakota | $28,650 | $62,220 | $72,790 |
| Tennessee | $45,610 | $59,640 | $77,610 |
| Texas | $36,900 | $54,620 | $79,510 |
| Utah | $37,490 | $60,990 | $74,650 |
| Washington | $46,070 | $60,590 | $79,910 |
| West Virginia | $39,310 | $46,850 | $54,750 |
| Wisconsin | $46,410 | $72,650 | $81,040 |
| Wyoming | $36,020 | $58,640 | $80,650 |
Even between cities, the salary of a rail car repairer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for rail car repairers is New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY with an average salary of $88,010.The city with the lowest average salary for rail car repairers is Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area, MI with an average salary of $40,660.
Areas with highest average salaries for rail car repairers
Areas with lowest average salaries for rail car repairers
The number of rail car repairers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of rail car repairers has decreased by -2,830. On average, the number of rail car repairers has been increasing by -3.2% each year. The salary of rail car repairers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of rail car repairers has increased by $7,440. On average, the salary of rail car repairers has been increasing by 3.2% each year.
Rail Car Repairers are part of the installation, maintenance, and repair occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for rail car repairers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all installation, maintenance, and repair occupations jobs here.
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