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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in Wyoming
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators make in Wyoming?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$71,580
Median Annual Salary
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+2.7% vs 2024
$69,240
Mean Salary
$71,580
Median Salary
$34.41
Hourly Rate
220 people work as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Wyoming
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Wyoming
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Wyoming earn a median salary of $71,580 per year ($5,965/month).
This is 7.6% above the national average of $66,504.
Wyoming ranks #15 out of 39 states for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 220 people work in this occupation across Wyoming.
Salaries increased by 2.7% 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 Wyoming
Salaries for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Wyoming range from $48,830 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $79,810 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $66,360 and $79,810.
Median $71,580
P10: $48,830P25: $66,360P75: $79,810P90: $79,810
10th
$48,830
25th
$66,360
Median
$71,580
75th
$79,810
90th
$79,810
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$48,830
$23.48
$4,069
25th Percentile
$66,360
$31.90
$5,530
Median (50th)
$71,580
$34.41
$5,965
75th Percentile
$79,810
$38.37
$6,650
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$79,810
$38.37
$6,650
Note: The mean (average) salary of $69,240 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#15
Wyoming ranks #15 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 Wyoming?
The median annual salary for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Wyoming is $71,580 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $69,240.
What is the salary range for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Wyoming?
Salaries for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Wyoming range from $48,830 at the 10th percentile to $79,810 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $66,360 and $79,810.
What is the starting salary for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Wyoming?
Entry-level Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators positions in Wyoming typically start around $48,830 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $66,360 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Wyoming?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 220 people are employed as Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Wyoming.
What is the hourly rate for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Wyoming?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Wyoming is approximately $34.41 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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