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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in Florida
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators make in Florida?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,220
Median Annual Salary
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+0.6% vs 2024
$55,930
Mean Salary
$61,220
Median Salary
$29.43
Hourly Rate
490 people work as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Florida
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Florida
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Florida earn a median salary of $61,220 per year ($5,101/month).
This is 7.9% below the national average of $66,504.
Florida ranks #25 out of 39 states for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 490 people work in this occupation across Florida.
Salaries increased by 0.6% 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 Florida
Salaries for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Florida range from $45,100 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,850 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,710 and $61,340.
Median $61,220
P10: $45,100P25: $45,710P75: $61,340P90: $62,850
10th
$45,100
25th
$45,710
Median
$61,220
75th
$61,340
90th
$62,850
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,100
$21.68
$3,758
25th Percentile
$45,710
$21.98
$3,809
Median (50th)
$61,220
$29.43
$5,101
75th Percentile
$61,340
$29.49
$5,111
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,850
$30.22
$5,237
Note: The mean (average) salary of $55,930 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#25
Florida ranks #25 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 Florida?
The median annual salary for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Florida is $61,220 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $55,930.
What is the salary range for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Florida?
Salaries for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Florida range from $45,100 at the 10th percentile to $62,850 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,710 and $61,340.
What is the starting salary for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Florida?
Entry-level Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators positions in Florida typically start around $45,100 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,710 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Florida?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 490 people are employed as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Florida.
What is the hourly rate for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Florida?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Florida is approximately $29.43 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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