How much does a rail car repairer make in Pennsylvania?
$62,350a year
Median yearly pay for rail car repairers in Pennsylvania. That is $29.98 an hour or $5,196 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.98
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,640Median: $62,350Highest 10%: $79,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,640 | $23.87 | |
| 25th | $57,300 | $27.55 | |
| Median | $62,350 | $29.98 | |
| 75th | $78,940 | $37.95 | |
| 90th | $79,050 | $38.00 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,120 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $59,810 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $53,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail car repairers.
| 18. Michigan | $64,370 |
| 19. Georgia | $64,230 |
| 20. Washington | $63,410 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $62,350 |
| 22. Florida | $62,260 |
| 23. Iowa | $60,550 |
| 24. Oklahoma | $60,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail car repairer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $29.98 ($62,350 a year).
Do rail car repairers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $62,350 against $67,530 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for rail car repairer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 21 of 40 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays rail car repairers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $61,120 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.