Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $48,150 -28.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.15
10th percentile $45,410
90th percentile $72,350
National median $67,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,410
    25th
    $46,860
    50th (median)
    $48,150
    75th
    $62,850
    90th
    $72,350

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary is 34% 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
    Florida $60,860

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,560
    Construction Laborers $43,970
    Electricians $56,080
    Carpenters $48,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,080
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $47,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Miami, FL is $23.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary in Miami, FL is 28.5% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,410 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,860.