How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make in Texas?
$56,470a year
Median yearly pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in Texas. That is $27.15 an hour or $4,706 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.15
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,460Median: $56,470Highest 10%: $70,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,460 | $20.89 | |
| 25th | $47,580 | $22.88 | |
| Median | $56,470 | $27.15 | |
| 75th | $70,630 | $33.96 | |
| 90th | $70,910 | $34.09 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $56,470 |
| Houston, TX | $52,900 |
| Longview, TX | $50,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators.
| 29. Kansas | $58,590 |
| 30. Nevada | $56,740 |
| 31. West Virginia | $56,660 |
| 32. Texas | $56,470 |
| 33. Oregon | $50,930 |
| 34. Minnesota | $49,640 |
| 35. Ohio | $47,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $27.15 ($56,470 a year).
Do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $56,470 against $70,070 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Texas rank for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator pay?
Texas ranks 32 of 39 states.
Which city in Texas pays rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $56,470 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.