Rail Car Repairers Salary in Texas
Rail Car Repairers in Texas make a median of $58,500 a year, or about $28.12 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $84K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $59K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level rail car repairers (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $84K or more, a $45K spread from bottom to top.
Rail Car Repairers salary by metro in Texas
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $57K | -3% | 210 |
| Longview | $54K | -8% | 50 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $52K | -12% | 550 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $51K | -12% | 110 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $49K | -16% | 210 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do rail car repairers make in Texas?
The median is $58,500 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,000, and experienced rail car repairers can clear $84,130. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $59K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,087/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 34.6% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $63,941 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.