Rail Car Repairers Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $49,120 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.61
10th percentile $37,300
90th percentile $60,910
Employed locally 210
National median $65,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,300
    25th
    $38,980
    50th (median)
    $49,120
    75th
    $60,910
    90th
    $60,910

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Rail Car Repairers salary vs area income 75% Median Rail Car Repairers salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Rail Car Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts $97,660
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $90,050
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,380
    Oregon $85,380
    New York $85,160
    Maryland $84,840

    Nearby metros — Rail Car Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $56,970
    Longview, TX $53,630
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,640
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,430

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $41,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,410
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $67,120
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,990
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $61,400
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rail Car Repairers make per hour in Beaumont?

    The median hourly wage for Rail Car Repairers in Beaumont, TX is $23.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.63 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont above or below average for Rail Car Repairers salaries?

    The median Rail Car Repairers salary in Beaumont, TX is 25.2% below the national median of $65,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Rail Car Repairers in Beaumont?

    Entry-level Rail Car Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $37,300 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,980.