Rail Car Repairers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $51,640 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.83
10th percentile $39,000
90th percentile $68,490
Employed locally 550
National median $65,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,000
    25th
    $47,990
    50th (median)
    $51,640
    75th
    $60,750
    90th
    $68,490

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Rail Car Repairers salary vs area income 64% Median Rail Car Repairers salary is 36% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,430
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $49,120

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rail Car Repairers in Houston, TX is $24.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rail Car Repairers salary in Houston, TX is 21.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Rail Car Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $39,000 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,990.