How much does a rail car repairer make in Houston?
$59,310a year
Median yearly pay for rail car repairers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $28.51 an hour or $4,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.51
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 18
- Jobs in the area
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,910Median: $59,310Highest 10%: $61,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,910 | $22.55 | |
| 25th | $55,430 | $26.65 | |
| Median | $59,310 | $28.51 | |
| 75th | $60,090 | $28.89 | |
| 90th | $61,740 | $29.68 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for rail car repairers.
| Dallas, TX | $59,820 |
| San Antonio, TX | $58,120 |
| Beaumont, TX | $56,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a rail car repairer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $28.51 ($59,310 a year).
Do rail car repairers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $59,310 against $67,530 nationally, 12% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $59,330, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for rail car repairer pay?
10 of 18 metro areas with data.
How much does a rail car repairer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,740 or more.
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.