How much does a rail car repairer make in Philadelphia?
$61,120a year
Median yearly pay for rail car repairers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $29.38 an hour or $5,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.38
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 18
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,800Median: $61,120Highest 10%: $78,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| 25th | $51,830 | $24.92 | |
| Median | $61,120 | $29.38 | |
| 75th | $75,030 | $36.07 | |
| 90th | $78,900 | $37.93 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for rail car repairers.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $59,810 |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a rail car repairer make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $29.38 ($61,120 a year).
Do rail car repairers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
No: $61,120 against $67,530 nationally, 9% less.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $62,350, so Philadelphia pays 2% less.
Where does Philadelphia rank for rail car repairer pay?
7 of 18 metro areas with data.
How much does a rail car repairer make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,900 or more.
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.