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How much does a rail car repairer make in Portland?

$87,470a year

Median yearly pay for rail car repairers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $42.05 an hour or $7,289 a month.

Hourly
$42.05
Vs. national median
+30%
Rank among cities
4 of 18
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,890Median: $87,470Highest 10%: $90,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$78,890$37.93
25th$87,470$42.05
Median$87,470$42.05
75th$90,510$43.51
90th$90,510$43.51

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for rail car repairers.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Portland

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$135,300
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$129,600
Avionics Technician$107,400
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$99,010
Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer$98,070
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$95,360
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$93,200
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$83,760
Rigger$79,810
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$78,710
Salaries for every job in Portland, OR

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $42.05 ($87,470 a year).

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

Yes: $87,470 against $67,530 nationally, 30% more.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $87,470, so Portland pays 0% more.

Where does Portland rank for rail car repairer pay?

4 of 18 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $78,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,510 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.