How much does a rail car repairer make in Texas?
$59,330a year
Median yearly pay for rail car repairers in Texas. That is $28.52 an hour or $4,944 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.52
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 2,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,210Median: $59,330Highest 10%: $79,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,210 | $22.22 | |
| 25th | $51,810 | $24.91 | |
| Median | $59,330 | $28.52 | |
| 75th | $63,420 | $30.49 | |
| 90th | $79,020 | $37.99 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $59,820 |
| Houston, TX | $59,310 |
| San Antonio, TX | $58,120 |
| Beaumont, TX | $56,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail car repairers.
| 26. Maine | $60,090 |
| 27. Tennessee | $60,090 |
| 28. Kentucky | $59,430 |
| 29. Texas | $59,330 |
| 30. Wyoming | $59,040 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $58,870 |
| 32. Alabama | $58,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail car repairer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $28.52 ($59,330 a year).
Do rail car repairers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $59,330 against $67,530 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Texas rank for rail car repairer pay?
Texas ranks 29 of 40 states.
Which city in Texas pays rail car repairers the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $59,820 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.