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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in Ohio

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Ohio make a median of $47,160 a year, or about $22.68 an hour. The range runs from $44K at the entry level to $62K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Ohio. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$47K
Median annual
$22.68/hr
Hourly rate
$44K
Entry level (10th %)
$62K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $47K get you in Ohio?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,278/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,188/mo
Rent as % of take-home36.2% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$51,569/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,090/mo

About rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 16,480
Ohio employed: 980
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio

Bar chart showing Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary percentiles in Ohio: 10th percentile $43,710, 25th percentile $47,130, median $47,160, 75th percentile $50,410, 90th percentile $62,030. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$44K25th$47KMedian$47K75th$50K90th$62K
Bar chart showing Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary percentiles in Ohio: 10th percentile $43,710, 25th percentile $47,130, median $47,160, 75th percentile $50,410, 90th percentile $62,030. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators (10th percentile) start around $44K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $62K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make in Ohio?

The median is $47,160 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,710, and experienced rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators can clear $62,030. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $47K enough to live in Ohio?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,278/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 36.2% 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-track laying and maintenance equipment operators salary go in Ohio?

Ohio 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-track laying and maintenance equipment operators salary is worth about $51,569 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators 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.

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