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How much does a rail transportation worker make in Nashville?

$48,660a year

Median yearly pay for rail transportation workers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $23.39 an hour or $4,055 a month.

Hourly
$23.39
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
3 of 4
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,460Median: $48,660Highest 10%: $65,430
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,460$18.97
25th$48,660$23.39
Median$48,660$23.39
75th$48,660$23.39
90th$65,430$31.46

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for rail transportation workers.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Nashville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Air Traffic Controller$155,500
Airline Pilot$143,600
Commercial Pilot$131,600
Transportation Inspector$85,360
Crane and Tower Operator$76,750
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor$67,000
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,900
Sailor and Marine Oiler$62,610
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$60,630
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$57,650
Salaries for every job in Nashville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a rail transportation worker make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $23.39 ($48,660 a year).

Do rail transportation workers make more in Nashville than the national average?

No: $48,660 against $56,360 nationally, 14% less.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $48,660, so Nashville pays 0% more.

Where does Nashville rank for rail transportation worker pay?

3 of 4 metro areas with data.

How much does a rail transportation worker make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,430 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.