Rail Car Repairers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $54,120 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.02
10th percentile $47,840
90th percentile $66,400
Employed locally 80
National median $65,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,840
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $54,120
    75th
    $63,050
    90th
    $66,400

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Rail Car Repairers salary vs area income 58% Median Rail Car Repairers salary is 42% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $72,660
    California $66,740
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,770
    South Carolina $57,760
    North Carolina $57,150
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $53,530

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52,290
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$62,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$92,100
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50,420
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$64,820
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$82,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rail Car Repairers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Rail Car Repairers in Los Angeles, CA is $26.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.93 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Rail Car Repairers salaries?

    The median Rail Car Repairers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 17.6% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Rail Car Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $47,840 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.