How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make in Michigan?
$75,450a year
Median yearly pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in Michigan. That is $36.27 an hour or $6,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.27
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,590Median: $75,450Highest 10%: $91,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,590 | $22.40 | |
| 25th | $57,920 | $27.85 | |
| Median | $75,450 | $36.27 | |
| 75th | $80,810 | $38.85 | |
| 90th | $91,480 | $43.98 |
Cities in Michigan
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.
| 9. Illinois | $78,910 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $36.27 ($75,450 a year).
Do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $75,450 against $70,070 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Michigan rank for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator pay?
Michigan ranks 12 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.