Salary comparison

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators vs. Construction Laborers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operatorss earn a median salary of $67,370/year, while Construction Laborerss earn $46,730/year - a difference of $20,640. Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operatorss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators

Construction Laborers

Median salary

$67,370

$46,730

Hourly rate

$32.39/hr

$22.47/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$45,720

$34,200

Senior level (90th %)

$84,840

$77,530

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

16,480

1,057,660

Job growth (10-year)

N/A