Rail Car Repairers Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $53,630 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.78
10th percentile $35,600
90th percentile $57,580
Employed locally 50
National median $65,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,600
    25th
    $43,890
    50th (median)
    $53,630
    75th
    $57,260
    90th
    $57,580

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Rail Car Repairers salary vs area income 82% Median Rail Car Repairers salary is 18% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,640
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,430
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $49,120

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$41,640
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$58,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73,860
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$44,990
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$60,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$51,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rail Car Repairers in Longview, TX is $25.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rail Car Repairers salary in Longview, TX is 18.3% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Rail Car Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $35,600 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,890.