How much does a rail car repairer make in Tennessee?
$60,090a year
Median yearly pay for rail car repairers in Tennessee. That is $28.89 an hour or $5,008 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.89
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,480Median: $60,090Highest 10%: $80,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| 25th | $51,220 | $24.63 | |
| Median | $60,090 | $28.89 | |
| 75th | $78,390 | $37.69 | |
| 90th | $80,400 | $38.65 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail car repairers.
| 24. Oklahoma | $60,540 |
| 25. Indiana | $60,490 |
| 26. Maine | $60,090 |
| 27. Tennessee | $60,090 |
| 28. Kentucky | $59,430 |
| 29. Texas | $59,330 |
| 30. Wyoming | $59,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail car repairer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $28.89 ($60,090 a year).
Do rail car repairers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $60,090 against $67,530 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for rail car repairer pay?
Tennessee ranks 27 of 40 states.
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.