Rail Car Repairers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $51,430 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.72
10th percentile $38,690
90th percentile $64,070
Employed locally 110
National median $65,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,690
    25th
    $44,380
    50th (median)
    $51,430
    75th
    $62,720
    90th
    $64,070

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Rail Car Repairers salary vs area income 69% Median Rail Car Repairers salary is 31% 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
    Longview, TX $53,630
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,640
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $49,120

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $42,210
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,120
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,400
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $53,770
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rail Car Repairers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Rail Car Repairers in San Antonio, TX is $24.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.99 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Rail Car Repairers salaries?

    The median Rail Car Repairers salary in San Antonio, TX is 21.7% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Rail Car Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $38,690 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,380.