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How much does a rail car repairer make in Pittsburgh?

$59,810a year

Median yearly pay for rail car repairers in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $28.75 an hour or $4,984 a month.

Hourly
$28.75
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
9 of 18
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,020Median: $59,810Highest 10%: $79,520
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,020$24.05
25th$53,130$25.54
Median$59,810$28.75
75th$78,540$37.76
90th$79,520$38.23

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for rail car repairers.

Philadelphia, PA$61,120
Rail Car Repairer salary in Pennsylvania Rail Car Repairer salary in all states

Related jobs in Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$105,600
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$104,000
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$91,500
Radio$80,430
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$79,480
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$78,210
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$72,090
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$70,590
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$63,240
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$62,560
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a rail car repairer make an hour in Pittsburgh?

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $28.75 ($59,810 a year).

Do rail car repairers make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?

No: $59,810 against $67,530 nationally, 11% less.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $62,350, so Pittsburgh pays 4% less.

Where does Pittsburgh rank for rail car repairer pay?

9 of 18 metro areas with data.

How much does a rail car repairer make starting out in Pittsburgh?

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,520 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.