How much does a rail car repairer make in North Carolina?
$47,880a year
Median yearly pay for rail car repairers in North Carolina. That is $23.02 an hour or $3,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.02
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,120Median: $47,880Highest 10%: $76,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,120 | $21.69 | |
| 25th | $47,500 | $22.84 | |
| Median | $47,880 | $23.02 | |
| 75th | $61,090 | $29.37 | |
| 90th | $76,870 | $36.96 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $76,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail car repairers.
| 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 North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $23.02 ($47,880 a year).
Do rail car repairers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $47,880 against $67,530 nationally, 29% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for rail car repairer pay?
North Carolina ranks 39 of 40 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays rail car repairers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $76,870 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.