How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make in Louisiana?
$44,150a year
Median yearly pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in Louisiana. That is $21.23 an hour or $3,679 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.23
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 39
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,480Median: $44,150Highest 10%: $55,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,480 | $19.46 | |
| 25th | $42,660 | $20.51 | |
| Median | $44,150 | $21.23 | |
| 75th | $45,200 | $21.73 | |
| 90th | $55,710 | $26.78 |
Cities in Louisiana
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.
| 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 Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $21.23 ($44,150 a year).
Do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $44,150 against $70,070 nationally, 37% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator pay?
Louisiana ranks 39 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.