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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$56,470
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.8% vs 2024
$58,990
Mean Salary
$56,470
Median Salary
$27.15
Hourly Rate
940 people work as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Texas
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Texas earn a median salary of $56,470 per year ($4,705/month).
This is 15.1% below the national average of $66,504.
Texas ranks #32 out of 39 states for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 940 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 0.8% 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 Texas
Salaries for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Texas range from $43,460 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $70,910 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,580 and $70,630.
Median $56,470
P10: $43,460P25: $47,580P75: $70,630P90: $70,910
10th
$43,460
25th
$47,580
Median
$56,470
75th
$70,630
90th
$70,910
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,460
$20.89
$3,621
25th Percentile
$47,580
$22.88
$3,965
Median (50th)
$56,470
$27.15
$4,705
75th Percentile
$70,630
$33.96
$5,885
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$70,910
$34.09
$5,909
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,990 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#32
Texas ranks #32 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 Texas?
The median annual salary for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Texas is $56,470 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,990.
What is the salary range for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Texas?
Salaries for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Texas range from $43,460 at the 10th percentile to $70,910 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,580 and $70,630.
What is the starting salary for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Texas?
Entry-level Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators positions in Texas typically start around $43,460 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,580 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 940 people are employed as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Texas is approximately $27.15 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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