Rail Car Repairers in Louisiana make a median of $50,250 a year, or about $24.16 an hour. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $71K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Louisiana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Rail Car Repairers salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $39,880, 25th percentile $45,280, median $50,250, 75th percentile $57,970, 90th percentile $71,070. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level rail car repairers (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $71K or more, a $31K spread from bottom to top.
How much do rail car repairers make in Louisiana?▼
The median is $50,250 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,880, and experienced rail car repairers can clear $71,070. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $50K enough to live in Louisiana?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,405/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 35% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a rail car repairers salary go in Louisiana?▼
Louisiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median rail car repairers salary is worth about $57,573 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do rail car repairers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
