How much does a rail car repairer make in New Jersey?
$78,750a year
Median yearly pay for rail car repairers in New Jersey. That is $37.86 an hour or $6,563 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.86
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,260Median: $78,750Highest 10%: $84,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,260 | $31.38 | |
| 25th | $76,690 | $36.87 | |
| Median | $78,750 | $37.86 | |
| 75th | $79,070 | $38.01 | |
| 90th | $84,360 | $40.56 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $92,250 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail car repairers.
| 9. Virginia | $83,720 |
| 10. Arizona | $81,230 |
| 11. Delaware | $78,900 |
| 12. New Jersey | $78,750 |
| 13. Minnesota | $77,800 |
| 14. South Dakota | $71,750 |
| 15. California | $68,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail car repairer make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.86 ($78,750 a year).
Do rail car repairers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $78,750 against $67,530 nationally, 17% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for rail car repairer pay?
New Jersey ranks 12 of 40 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays rail car repairers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $92,250 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.