How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make in Minnesota?
$49,640a year
Median yearly pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in Minnesota. That is $23.87 an hour or $4,137 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.87
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,090Median: $49,640Highest 10%: $85,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,090 | $21.68 | |
| 25th | $45,090 | $21.68 | |
| Median | $49,640 | $23.87 | |
| 75th | $80,840 | $38.87 | |
| 90th | $85,120 | $40.92 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $45,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators.
| 31. West Virginia | $56,660 |
| 32. Texas | $56,470 |
| 33. Oregon | $50,930 |
| 34. Minnesota | $49,640 |
| 35. Ohio | $47,980 |
| 36. Wisconsin | $47,920 |
| 37. North Carolina | $47,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $23.87 ($49,640 a year).
Do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $49,640 against $70,070 nationally, 29% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator pay?
Minnesota ranks 34 of 39 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $45,090 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.