How much does a rail transportation worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $27.10 an hour or $4,697 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.10
- Average (mean)
- $60,140
- Jobs
- 1,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,080 | $19.27 | |
| 25th | $47,570 | $22.87 | |
| Median | $56,360 | $27.10 | |
| 75th | $74,090 | $35.62 | |
| 90th | $83,190 | $40.00 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $86,650 |
| Georgia | $78,500 |
| California | $60,360 |
| Tennessee | $48,660 |
| Texas | $43,150 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $79,120 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $68,250 |
| Nashville, TN | $48,660 |
| Houston, TX | $40,270 |
In other countries
Rail Transportation Worker belongs to the international group "Railway brake, signal and switch operators".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Locomotive Engineer$81,410
- Rail Yard Engineer$60,600
- Railroad Brake$68,840
- Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster$78,000
- Subway and Streetcar Operator$86,380
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail transportation worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $27.10 ($56,360 a year).
How much does a rail transportation worker make a month?
About $4,697 a month before tax, based on a median of $56,360 a year.
How much does a rail transportation worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,080 or less a year ($19.27 an hour); the top 10% make $83,190 or more.
Which state pays rail transportation workers the most?
Washington, with a median of $86,650 a year, followed by Georgia ($78,500) and California ($60,360).
Which city pays rail transportation workers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $79,120 a year.
How many rail transportation workers are there in the United States?
About 1,120 people work as rail transportation workers.
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.