How much does a rail transportation worker make in Los Angeles?
$68,250a year
Median yearly pay for rail transportation workers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $32.81 an hour or $5,688 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.81
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 4
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,520Median: $68,250Highest 10%: $70,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,520 | $22.85 | |
| 25th | $47,520 | $22.85 | |
| Median | $68,250 | $32.81 | |
| 75th | $69,230 | $33.28 | |
| 90th | $70,180 | $33.74 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for rail transportation workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $364,700 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $173,000 |
| Captain | $113,300 |
| Transportation Inspector | $101,000 |
| Ship Engineer | $84,630 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $81,490 |
| Flight Attendant | $79,390 |
| Traffic Technician | $78,640 |
| Bus Driver | $68,020 |
| Pump Operator | $63,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail transportation worker make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $32.81 ($68,250 a year).
Do rail transportation workers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $68,250 against $56,360 nationally, 21% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,360, so Los Angeles pays 13% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for rail transportation worker pay?
2 of 4 metro areas with data.
How much does a rail transportation worker make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,180 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.