Rail Car Repairers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $56,970 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.39
10th percentile $40,180
90th percentile $70,550
Employed locally 210
National median $65,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,180
    25th
    $45,870
    50th (median)
    $56,970
    75th
    $58,880
    90th
    $70,550

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Rail Car Repairers salary vs area income 65% Median Rail Car Repairers salary is 35% 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
    Longview, TX $53,630
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,640
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,430
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $49,120

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,410
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $53,290
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,870
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,670
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rail Car Repairers in Dallas, TX is $27.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rail Car Repairers salary in Dallas, TX is 13.3% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Rail Car Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $40,180 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,870.