How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make in North Carolina?
$47,700a year
Median yearly pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in North Carolina. That is $22.93 an hour or $3,975 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.93
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,560Median: $47,700Highest 10%: $75,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,560 | $19.02 | |
| 25th | $44,220 | $21.26 | |
| Median | $47,700 | $22.93 | |
| 75th | $58,720 | $28.23 | |
| 90th | $75,980 | $36.53 |
Cities in North Carolina
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.
| 34. Minnesota | $49,640 |
| 35. Ohio | $47,980 |
| 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 North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $22.93 ($47,700 a year).
Do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $47,700 against $70,070 nationally, 32% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator pay?
North Carolina ranks 37 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.