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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators vs. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operatorss earn a median salary of $67,370/year, while First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workerss earn $78,690/year - a difference of $11,320. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Median salary
$67,370
$78,690
Hourly rate
$32.39/hr
$37.83/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$45,720
$51,290
Senior level (90th %)
$84,840
$126,690
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
16,480
806,080
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Construction & Trades
Construction & Trades
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