Rail Car Repairers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $49,910 -24% vs national
Median hourly $23.99
10th percentile $49,910
90th percentile $74,900
Employed locally 110
National median $65,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,910
    25th
    $49,910
    50th (median)
    $49,910
    75th
    $74,900
    90th
    $74,900

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Rail Car Repairers salary vs area income 49% Median Rail Car Repairers salary is 51% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $54,120

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $61,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $72,180
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,080
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $85,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rail Car Repairers in San Diego, CA is $23.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rail Car Repairers salary in San Diego, CA is 24% 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 Diego?

    Entry-level Rail Car Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $49,910 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,910.