Rail Car Repairers Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,430 -41.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.47
10th percentile $31,590
90th percentile $48,970
Employed locally 40
National median $65,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,590
    25th
    $31,670
    50th (median)
    $38,430
    75th
    $38,430
    90th
    $48,970

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $54,840
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $71,080
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $38,890
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $48,350
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $48,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rail Car Repairers make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Rail Car Repairers in Northeast Alabama is $18.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.43 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Rail Car Repairers salaries?

    The median Rail Car Repairers salary in Northeast Alabama is 41.5% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Rail Car Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $31,590 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,670.