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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$59,800
Median Annual Salary
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-8.2% vs 2024
$65,580
Mean Salary
$59,800
Median Salary
$28.75
Hourly Rate
830 people work as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $59,800 per year ($4,983/month).
This is 10.1% below the national average of $66,504.
Pennsylvania ranks #27 out of 39 states for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 830 people work in this occupation across Pennsylvania.
Salaries decreased by 8.2% 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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania range from $47,500 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $81,820 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $56,700 and $81,630.
Median $59,800
P10: $47,500P25: $56,700P75: $81,630P90: $81,820
10th
$47,500
25th
$56,700
Median
$59,800
75th
$81,630
90th
$81,820
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,500
$22.84
$3,958
25th Percentile
$56,700
$27.26
$4,725
Median (50th)
$59,800
$28.75
$4,983
75th Percentile
$81,630
$39.25
$6,802
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$81,820
$39.34
$6,818
Note: The mean (average) salary of $65,580 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#27
Pennsylvania ranks #27 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 Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania is $59,800 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $65,580.
What is the salary range for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania range from $47,500 at the 10th percentile to $81,820 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $56,700 and $81,630.
What is the starting salary for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $47,500 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $56,700 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 830 people are employed as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania.
What is the hourly rate for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania is approximately $28.75 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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