Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in Texas
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Texas make a median of $56,040 a year, or about $26.94 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $69K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $56K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $56K. Top earners bring in $69K or more, a $32K spread from bottom to top.
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary by metro in Texas
3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $56K | +0% | 140 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $54K | -3% | 250 |
| Longview | $49K | -13% | 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make in Texas?
The median is $56,040 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,440, and experienced rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators can clear $69,050. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $56K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,922/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 36.1% 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 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-track laying and maintenance equipment operators salary is worth about $61,253 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.