How much does a rail transportation worker make in Seattle?
$79,120a year
Median yearly pay for rail transportation workers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $38.04 an hour or $6,593 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.04
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 4
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,120Median: $79,120Highest 10%: $96,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,120 | $38.04 | |
| 25th | $79,120 | $38.04 | |
| Median | $79,120 | $38.04 | |
| 75th | $92,760 | $44.60 | |
| 90th | $96,090 | $46.20 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for rail transportation workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $229,900 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $175,300 |
| Transportation Inspector | $129,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $127,000 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $114,300 |
| Captain | $109,100 |
| Ship Engineer | $108,900 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $92,400 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $84,050 |
| Bus Driver | $83,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail transportation worker make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $38.04 ($79,120 a year).
Do rail transportation workers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $79,120 against $56,360 nationally, 40% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $86,650, so Seattle pays 9% less.
Where does Seattle rank for rail transportation worker pay?
1 of 4 metro areas with data.
How much does a rail transportation worker make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,090 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.