Rail Car Repairers Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $45,650 -30.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $39,190
90th percentile $77,070
Employed locally 100
National median $65,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,190
    25th
    $39,210
    50th (median)
    $45,650
    75th
    $51,890
    90th
    $77,070

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Rail Car Repairers salary vs area income 61% Median Rail Car Repairers salary is 39% 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
    Minnesota $79,330
    Missouri $63,100
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,770
    Michigan $58,680
    Wyoming $52,720
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $52,460

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,290
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,700
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,140
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rail Car Repairers in Detroit, MI is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rail Car Repairers salary in Detroit, MI is 30.5% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Rail Car Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $39,190 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,210.