Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in California

Ranked #19 of 39 · CA

2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $67,340 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $71,170
Employment 770

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $45,820P25 $57,820 Median $71,170P75 $75,290P90 $86,240

About 80% of rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operatorss in California earn between $45,820 and $86,240. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

California
$67,340
U.S. average
$68,740

The mean rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators salary in California is $67,340, about 2% below the U.S. average ($68,740). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in California

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $75,280 $76,850 90
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $65,060 $68,710 130
Stockton-Lodi, CA $61,050 $58,020 30

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make in California?

The median rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators salary in California is $71,170 per year (mean $67,340), and about 80% earn between $45,820 and $86,240.

How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make per hour in California?

Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $67,340 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is California a high-paying state for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators?

California ranks #19 of 39 states for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators pay. Its mean salary of $67,340 is about 2% below the U.S. average of $68,740.

Which metro areas in California pay rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in California for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators are Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($75,280), Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($65,060), Stockton-Lodi, CA ($61,050), by median annual wage.

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