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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in Oklahoma
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators make in Oklahoma?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,860
Median Annual Salary
$64,310
Mean Salary
$61,860
Median Salary
$29.74
Hourly Rate
310 people work as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Oklahoma
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Oklahoma
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Oklahoma earn a median salary of $61,860 per year ($5,155/month).
This is 7.0% below the national average of $66,504.
Oklahoma ranks #24 out of 39 states for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 310 people work in this occupation across Oklahoma.
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 Oklahoma
Salaries for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Oklahoma range from $47,450 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $79,650 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,940 and $75,450.
Median $61,860
P10: $47,450P25: $47,940P75: $75,450P90: $79,650
10th
$47,450
25th
$47,940
Median
$61,860
75th
$75,450
90th
$79,650
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,450
$22.81
$3,954
25th Percentile
$47,940
$23.05
$3,995
Median (50th)
$61,860
$29.74
$5,155
75th Percentile
$75,450
$36.27
$6,287
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$79,650
$38.29
$6,637
Note: The mean (average) salary of $64,310 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#24
Oklahoma ranks #24 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 Oklahoma?
The median annual salary for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Oklahoma is $61,860 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $64,310.
What is the salary range for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Oklahoma?
Salaries for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Oklahoma range from $47,450 at the 10th percentile to $79,650 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,940 and $75,450.
What is the starting salary for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Oklahoma?
Entry-level Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators positions in Oklahoma typically start around $47,450 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,940 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Oklahoma?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 310 people are employed as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Oklahoma.
What is the hourly rate for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Oklahoma?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Oklahoma is approximately $29.74 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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