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Rail Car Repairers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Rail Car Repairers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$68,370
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.4% vs 2024
$75,020
Mean Salary
$68,370
Median Salary
$32.87
Hourly Rate
700 people work as Rail Car Repairers in California
Rail Car Repairers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Rail Car Repairers in California earn a median salary of $68,370 per year ($5,697/month).
This is 1.4% above the national average of $67,448.
California ranks #15 out of 40 states for Rail Car Repairers pay.
Approximately 700 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Rail Car Repairers
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars.
Top Skills
Troubleshooting
4.0
Repairing
4.0
Equipment Maintenance
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.25
Operations Monitoring
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.48
Production and Processing
3.4
Design
3.31
Administration and Management
3.24
Building and Construction
3.21
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(61.4% of workers)
Salaries for Rail Car Repairers in California range from $49,910 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $115,840 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $64,190 and $86,440.
Median $68,370
P10: $49,910P25: $64,190P75: $86,440P90: $115,840
10th
$49,910
25th
$64,190
Median
$68,370
75th
$86,440
90th
$115,840
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$49,910
$24.00
$4,159
25th Percentile
$64,190
$30.86
$5,349
Median (50th)
$68,370
$32.87
$5,697
75th Percentile
$86,440
$41.56
$7,203
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$115,840
$55.69
$9,653
Note: The mean (average) salary of $75,020 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Rail Car Repairers make in California?
The median annual salary for Rail Car Repairers in California is $68,370 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $75,020.
What is the salary range for a Rail Car Repairers in California?
Salaries for Rail Car Repairers in California range from $49,910 at the 10th percentile to $115,840 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $64,190 and $86,440.
What is the starting salary for a Rail Car Repairers in California?
Entry-level Rail Car Repairers positions in California typically start around $49,910 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $64,190 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Rail Car Repairers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 700 people are employed as Rail Car Repairers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Rail Car Repairers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Rail Car Repairers in California is approximately $32.87 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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