Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $54,400 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.16
10th percentile $37,360
90th percentile $61,780
Employed locally 250
National median $67,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,360
    25th
    $42,350
    50th (median)
    $54,400
    75th
    $54,440
    90th
    $61,780

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Maryland $90,410
    Delaware $86,330
    New York $84,840
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $84,840
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $84,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $84,000

    Nearby metros — Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $56,040
    Longview, TX $48,880

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,150
    Electricians $59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,230
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Houston, TX is $26.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.65 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary in Houston, TX is 19.3% below the national median of $67,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Houston?

    Entry-level Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,360 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,350.