How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make in Pennsylvania?
$59,800a year
Median yearly pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in Pennsylvania. That is $28.75 an hour or $4,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.75
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,500Median: $59,800Highest 10%: $81,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,500 | $22.84 | |
| 25th | $56,700 | $27.26 | |
| Median | $59,800 | $28.75 | |
| 75th | $81,630 | $39.25 | |
| 90th | $81,820 | $39.34 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $62,030 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $59,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators.
| 24. Oklahoma | $61,860 |
| 25. Florida | $61,220 |
| 26. Arkansas | $60,230 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $59,800 |
| 28. Washington | $58,740 |
| 29. Kansas | $58,590 |
| 30. Nevada | $56,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $28.75 ($59,800 a year).
Do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $59,800 against $70,070 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 27 of 39 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $62,030 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.