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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in Virginia
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators make in Virginia?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$84,750
Median Annual Salary
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+40.2% vs 2024
$79,300
Mean Salary
$84,750
Median Salary
$40.75
Hourly Rate
360 people work as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Virginia
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Virginia
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Virginia earn a median salary of $84,750 per year ($7,062/month).
This is 27.4% above the national average of $66,504.
Virginia ranks #4 out of 39 states for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 360 people work in this occupation across Virginia.
Salaries increased by 40.2% 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 Virginia
Salaries for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Virginia range from $59,820 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $92,270 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $62,540 and $84,750.
Median $84,750
P10: $59,820P25: $62,540P75: $84,750P90: $92,270
10th
$59,820
25th
$62,540
Median
$84,750
75th
$84,750
90th
$92,270
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$59,820
$28.76
$4,985
25th Percentile
$62,540
$30.07
$5,211
Median (50th)
$84,750
$40.75
$7,062
75th Percentile
$84,750
$40.75
$7,062
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$92,270
$44.36
$7,689
Note: The mean (average) salary of $79,300 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#4
Virginia ranks #4 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 Virginia?
The median annual salary for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Virginia is $84,750 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $79,300.
What is the salary range for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Virginia?
Salaries for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Virginia range from $59,820 at the 10th percentile to $92,270 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $62,540 and $84,750.
What is the starting salary for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Virginia?
Entry-level Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators positions in Virginia typically start around $59,820 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $62,540 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Virginia?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 360 people are employed as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Virginia.
What is the hourly rate for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Virginia?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Virginia is approximately $40.75 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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