Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $84,840 +25.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.79
10th percentile $57,030
90th percentile $84,840
Employed locally 2,540
National median $67,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,030
    25th
    $68,210
    50th (median)
    $84,840
    75th
    $84,840
    90th
    $84,840

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary vs area income 87% Median Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary is 13% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $84,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $84,000
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $82,910

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$61,870
    Electricians$76,450
    Carpenters$69,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$104,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$79,420
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$58,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in New York, NY-NJ is $40.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary in New York, NY-NJ is 25.9% above 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 New York?

    Entry-level Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $57,030 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,210.