How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make in Iowa?
$45,640a year
Median yearly pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in Iowa. That is $21.94 an hour or $3,803 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.94
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,010Median: $45,640Highest 10%: $81,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,010 | $15.39 | |
| 25th | $35,210 | $16.93 | |
| Median | $45,640 | $21.94 | |
| 75th | $81,400 | $39.13 | |
| 90th | $81,440 | $39.15 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators.
| 35. Ohio | $47,980 |
| 36. Wisconsin | $47,920 |
| 37. North Carolina | $47,700 |
| 38. Iowa | $45,640 |
| 39. Louisiana | $44,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $21.94 ($45,640 a year).
Do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $45,640 against $70,070 nationally, 35% less.
Where does Iowa rank for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator pay?
Iowa ranks 38 of 39 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.