How much does a rail car repairer make in Kentucky?
$59,430a year
Median yearly pay for rail car repairers in Kentucky. That is $28.57 an hour or $4,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.57
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,950Median: $59,430Highest 10%: $80,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,950 | $19.21 | |
| 25th | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| Median | $59,430 | $28.57 | |
| 75th | $73,610 | $35.39 | |
| 90th | $80,350 | $38.63 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail car repairers.
| 25. Indiana | $60,490 |
| 26. Maine | $60,090 |
| 27. Tennessee | $60,090 |
| 28. Kentucky | $59,430 |
| 29. Texas | $59,330 |
| 30. Wyoming | $59,040 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $58,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail car repairer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $28.57 ($59,430 a year).
Do rail car repairers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $59,430 against $67,530 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for rail car repairer pay?
Kentucky ranks 28 of 40 states.
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.