How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make in Tennessee?
$66,390a year
Median yearly pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in Tennessee. That is $31.92 an hour or $5,533 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.92
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,700Median: $66,390Highest 10%: $78,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,700 | $22.93 | |
| 25th | $51,950 | $24.98 | |
| Median | $66,390 | $31.92 | |
| 75th | $77,670 | $37.34 | |
| 90th | $78,430 | $37.71 |
Cities in Tennessee
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.
| 15. Wyoming | $71,580 |
| 16. California | $71,170 |
| 17. New Jersey | $66,540 |
| 18. Tennessee | $66,390 |
| 19. South Dakota | $64,500 |
| 20. Missouri | $64,390 |
| 21. Colorado | $64,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $31.92 ($66,390 a year).
Do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $66,390 against $70,070 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator pay?
Tennessee ranks 18 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.