Rail Car Repairers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $85,380 +30% vs national
Median hourly $41.05
10th percentile $85,380
90th percentile $88,350
Employed locally 120
National median $65,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,380
    25th
    $85,380
    50th (median)
    $85,380
    75th
    $88,350
    90th
    $88,350

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Rail Car Repairers salary vs area income 90% Median Rail Car Repairers salary is 10% 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
    Oregon $85,380
    New York $85,160
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $84,840
    Maryland $84,840

    Nearby metros — Rail Car Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $90,050
    Oregon $85,380
    New York $85,160
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $84,840
    Colorado $84,420
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $68,860

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $56,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $76,760
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $59,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $67,430
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rail Car Repairers in Portland, OR-WA is $41.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rail Car Repairers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 30% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Rail Car Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $85,380 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,380.