How much does a rail car repairer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $32.47 an hour or $5,628 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.47
- Average (mean)
- $70,680
- Jobs
- 21,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| 25th | $54,520 | $26.21 | |
| Median | $67,530 | $32.47 | |
| 75th | $84,570 | $40.66 | |
| 90th | $95,100 | $45.72 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Massachusetts | $108,700 |
| Maryland | $89,430 |
| Oregon | $87,470 |
| Colorado | $86,630 |
| Idaho | $85,420 |
| New York | $84,580 |
| Illinois | $84,570 |
| Utah | $83,980 |
| Virginia | $83,720 |
| Arizona | $81,230 |
| Delaware | $78,900 |
| New Jersey | $78,750 |
| Minnesota | $77,800 |
| South Dakota | $71,750 |
| California | $68,370 |
| Missouri | $68,290 |
| New Mexico | $67,550 |
| Michigan | $64,370 |
| Georgia | $64,230 |
| Washington | $63,410 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,350 |
| Florida | $62,260 |
| Iowa | $60,550 |
| Oklahoma | $60,540 |
| Indiana | $60,490 |
| Maine | $60,090 |
| Tennessee | $60,090 |
| Kentucky | $59,430 |
| Texas | $59,330 |
| Wyoming | $59,040 |
| Wisconsin | $58,870 |
| Alabama | $58,080 |
| Arkansas | $53,810 |
| Ohio | $53,480 |
| West Virginia | $50,800 |
| Kansas | $48,160 |
| Nevada | $48,100 |
| Louisiana | $47,970 |
| North Carolina | $47,880 |
| Mississippi | $47,480 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $103,500 |
| New York, NY | $92,250 |
| Baltimore, MD | $89,430 |
| Portland, OR | $87,470 |
| Charlotte, NC | $76,870 |
| Chicago, IL | $62,250 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,120 |
| Dallas, TX | $59,820 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $59,810 |
| Houston, TX | $59,310 |
| San Antonio, TX | $58,120 |
| Beaumont, TX | $56,820 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $54,120 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $53,530 |
| Kansas City, MO | $50,910 |
In other countries
Rail Car Repairer belongs to the international group "Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail car repairer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $32.47 ($67,530 a year).
How much does a rail car repairer make a month?
About $5,628 a month before tax, based on a median of $67,530 a year.
How much does a rail car repairer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,800 or less a year ($22.50 an hour); the top 10% make $95,100 or more.
Which state pays rail car repairers the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $108,700 a year, followed by Maryland ($89,430) and Oregon ($87,470).
Which city pays rail car repairers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $103,500 a year.
How many rail car repairers are there in the United States?
About 21,350 people work as rail car repairers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.