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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$76,620
Median Annual Salary
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+1.1% vs 2024
$71,340
Mean Salary
$76,620
Median Salary
$36.84
Hourly Rate
170 people work as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Arizona
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Arizona earn a median salary of $76,620 per year ($6,385/month).
This is 15.2% above the national average of $66,504.
Arizona ranks #11 out of 39 states for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 170 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 1.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
Lay, repair, and maintain track for standard or narrow-gauge railroad equipment used in regular railroad service or in plant yards, quarries, sand and gravel pits, and mines. Includes ballast cleaning machine operators and railroad bed tamping machine operators.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Operation and Control
3.75
Equipment Maintenance
3.25
Troubleshooting
3.25
Critical Thinking
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Transportation
3.66
Mechanical
3.65
Building and Construction
3.51
Public Safety and Security
3.25
Administration and Management
3.04
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(90.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Arizona
Salaries for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Arizona range from $45,590 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $89,530 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $54,720 and $82,260.
Median $76,620
P10: $45,590P25: $54,720P75: $82,260P90: $89,530
10th
$45,590
25th
$54,720
Median
$76,620
75th
$82,260
90th
$89,530
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,590
$21.92
$3,799
25th Percentile
$54,720
$26.31
$4,560
Median (50th)
$76,620
$36.84
$6,385
75th Percentile
$82,260
$39.55
$6,855
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$89,530
$43.04
$7,460
Note: The mean (average) salary of $71,340 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#11
Arizona ranks #11 of 39 states
$66,504
National avg. for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
How much do Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Arizona is $76,620 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $71,340.
What is the salary range for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Arizona?
Salaries for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Arizona range from $45,590 at the 10th percentile to $89,530 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $54,720 and $82,260.
What is the starting salary for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Arizona?
Entry-level Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators positions in Arizona typically start around $45,590 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $54,720 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 170 people are employed as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Arizona is approximately $36.84 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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