How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make in Indiana?
$78,020a year
Median yearly pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in Indiana. That is $37.51 an hour or $6,502 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.51
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,170Median: $78,020Highest 10%: $82,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,170 | $27.97 | |
| 25th | $74,730 | $35.93 | |
| Median | $78,020 | $37.51 | |
| 75th | $80,560 | $38.73 | |
| 90th | $82,100 | $39.47 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $60,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators.
| 7. Montana | $79,170 |
| 8. Idaho | $79,020 |
| 9. Illinois | $78,910 |
| 10. Indiana | $78,020 |
| 11. Arizona | $76,620 |
| 12. Michigan | $75,450 |
| 13. Kentucky | $73,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $37.51 ($78,020 a year).
Do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make more in Indiana than the national average?
Yes: $78,020 against $70,070 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Indiana rank for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator pay?
Indiana ranks 10 of 39 states.
Which city in Indiana pays rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $60,120 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.