How much does a rail car repairer make in New York?
$84,580a year
Median yearly pay for rail car repairers in New York. That is $40.66 an hour or $7,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.66
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 1,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,680Median: $84,580Highest 10%: $109,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,680 | $27.25 | |
| 25th | $72,800 | $35.00 | |
| Median | $84,580 | $40.66 | |
| 75th | $96,620 | $46.45 | |
| 90th | $109,000 | $52.42 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $92,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail car repairers.
| 3. Oregon | $87,470 |
| 4. Colorado | $86,630 |
| 5. Idaho | $85,420 |
| 6. New York | $84,580 |
| 7. Illinois | $84,570 |
| 8. Utah | $83,980 |
| 9. Virginia | $83,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail car repairer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $40.66 ($84,580 a year).
Do rail car repairers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $84,580 against $67,530 nationally, 25% more.
Where does New York rank for rail car repairer pay?
New York ranks 6 of 40 states.
Which city in New York 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.