How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make in Kentucky?
$73,120a year
Median yearly pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in Kentucky. That is $35.15 an hour or $6,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.15
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,650Median: $73,120Highest 10%: $73,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,650 | $22.43 | |
| 25th | $51,040 | $24.54 | |
| Median | $73,120 | $35.15 | |
| 75th | $73,200 | $35.19 | |
| 90th | $73,200 | $35.19 |
Cities in Kentucky
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.
| 10. Indiana | $78,020 |
| 11. Arizona | $76,620 |
| 12. Michigan | $75,450 |
| 13. Kentucky | $73,120 |
| 14. South Carolina | $71,770 |
| 15. Wyoming | $71,580 |
| 16. California | $71,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $35.15 ($73,120 a year).
Do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $73,120 against $70,070 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator pay?
Kentucky ranks 13 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.