How much does a rail car repairer make in Louisiana?
$47,970a year
Median yearly pay for rail car repairers in Louisiana. That is $23.06 an hour or $3,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.06
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,320Median: $47,970Highest 10%: $77,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,320 | $22.75 | |
| 25th | $47,360 | $22.77 | |
| Median | $47,970 | $23.06 | |
| 75th | $58,680 | $28.21 | |
| 90th | $77,440 | $37.23 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail car repairers.
| 35. West Virginia | $50,800 |
| 36. Kansas | $48,160 |
| 37. Nevada | $48,100 |
| 38. Louisiana | $47,970 |
| 39. North Carolina | $47,880 |
| 40. Mississippi | $47,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail car repairer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $23.06 ($47,970 a year).
Do rail car repairers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $47,970 against $67,530 nationally, 29% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for rail car repairer pay?
Louisiana ranks 38 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.