How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make in New York?
$87,150a year
Median yearly pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in New York. That is $41.90 an hour or $7,263 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.90
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 3,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,580Median: $87,150Highest 10%: $87,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,580 | $28.16 | |
| 25th | $70,070 | $33.69 | |
| Median | $87,150 | $41.90 | |
| 75th | $87,150 | $41.90 | |
| 90th | $87,420 | $42.03 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $87,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators.
| 1. Massachusetts | $94,330 |
| 2. Maryland | $92,030 |
| 3. New York | $87,150 |
| 4. Virginia | $84,750 |
| 5. New Mexico | $83,370 |
| 6. Delaware | $80,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $41.90 ($87,150 a year).
Do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $87,150 against $70,070 nationally, 24% more.
Where does New York rank for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator pay?
New York ranks 3 of 39 states.
Which city in New York pays rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $87,150 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.