Rail Car Repairers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $57,350 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.57
10th percentile $50,330
90th percentile $77,590
Employed locally 90
National median $65,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,330
    25th
    $50,480
    50th (median)
    $57,350
    75th
    $69,360
    90th
    $77,590

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Rail Car Repairers salary vs area income 78% Median Rail Car Repairers salary is 22% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,770
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $53,530
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $52,460
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,640

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,930
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,530
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,130
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rail Car Repairers in Pittsburgh, PA is $27.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rail Car Repairers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 12.7% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Rail Car Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $50,330 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,480.