How much does a rail car repairer make in Michigan?
$64,370a year
Median yearly pay for rail car repairers in Michigan. That is $30.95 an hour or $5,364 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.95
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,700Median: $64,370Highest 10%: $83,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,700 | $18.61 | |
| 25th | $45,060 | $21.66 | |
| Median | $64,370 | $30.95 | |
| 75th | $80,060 | $38.49 | |
| 90th | $83,370 | $40.08 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $46,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail car repairers.
| 15. California | $68,370 |
| 16. Missouri | $68,290 |
| 17. New Mexico | $67,550 |
| 18. Michigan | $64,370 |
| 19. Georgia | $64,230 |
| 20. Washington | $63,410 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $62,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail car repairer make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $30.95 ($64,370 a year).
Do rail car repairers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $64,370 against $67,530 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Michigan rank for rail car repairer pay?
Michigan ranks 18 of 40 states.
Which city in Michigan pays rail car repairers the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $46,480 a year.
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.