How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make in California?
$71,170a year
Median yearly pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in California. That is $34.22 an hour or $5,931 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.22
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,820Median: $71,170Highest 10%: $86,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,820 | $22.03 | |
| 25th | $57,820 | $27.80 | |
| Median | $71,170 | $34.22 | |
| 75th | $75,290 | $36.20 | |
| 90th | $86,240 | $41.46 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $75,280 |
| Riverside, CA | $65,060 |
| Stockton, CA | $61,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators.
| 13. Kentucky | $73,120 |
| 14. South Carolina | $71,770 |
| 15. Wyoming | $71,580 |
| 16. California | $71,170 |
| 17. New Jersey | $66,540 |
| 18. Tennessee | $66,390 |
| 19. South Dakota | $64,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $34.22 ($71,170 a year).
Do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $71,170 against $70,070 nationally, 2% more.
Where does California rank for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator pay?
California ranks 16 of 39 states.
Which city in California pays rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $75,280 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.