How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make in Virginia?
$84,750a year
Median yearly pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in Virginia. That is $40.75 an hour or $7,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.75
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,820Median: $84,750Highest 10%: $92,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,820 | $28.76 | |
| 25th | $62,540 | $30.07 | |
| Median | $84,750 | $40.75 | |
| 75th | $84,750 | $40.75 | |
| 90th | $92,270 | $44.36 |
Cities in Virginia
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.
| 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 |
| 7. Montana | $79,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $40.75 ($84,750 a year).
Do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $84,750 against $70,070 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Virginia rank for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator pay?
Virginia ranks 4 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.