How much does a rail transportation worker make in Houston?
$40,270a year
Median yearly pay for rail transportation workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $19.36 an hour or $3,356 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.36
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 4
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,880Median: $40,270Highest 10%: $59,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,880 | $10.52 | |
| 25th | $21,880 | $10.52 | |
| Median | $40,270 | $19.36 | |
| 75th | $51,550 | $24.78 | |
| 90th | $59,800 | $28.75 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for rail transportation workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail transportation worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $19.36 ($40,270 a year).
Do rail transportation workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $40,270 against $56,360 nationally, 29% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $43,150, so Houston pays 7% less.
Where does Houston rank for rail transportation worker pay?
4 of 4 metro areas with data.
How much does a rail transportation worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,800 or more.
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.