Michigan Median
$64,370
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.95
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $67,530
State Rank
#18 of 40
370 employed here
How much does a Rail Car Repairer make in Michigan?
Rail Car Repairers in Michigan take home a median of $64,370 annually — roughly $30.95 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $67,530.
Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $38,700 while the top 10% make $83,370 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $45,060 and $80,060 a year.
Rail Car Repairer salary range in Michigan
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,700 | $18.61 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $45,060 | $21.66 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $64,370 | $30.95 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $80,060 | $38.49 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $83,370 | $40.08 |
|
How Michigan compares
Michigan ranks 18th out of 40 states and territories for Rail Car Repairer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Rail Car Repairer salary in other states
Massachusetts $108,680Maryland $89,430Oregon $87,470Colorado $86,630Idaho $85,420New York $84,580Illinois $84,570Utah $83,980Virginia $83,720Arizona $81,230Delaware $78,900New Jersey $78,750Minnesota $77,800South Dakota $71,750California $68,370Missouri $68,290New Mexico $67,550Georgia $64,230Washington $63,410Pennsylvania $62,350Florida $62,260Iowa $60,550Oklahoma $60,540Indiana $60,490Maine $60,090Tennessee $60,090Kentucky $59,430Texas $59,330Wyoming $59,040Wisconsin $58,870Alabama $58,080Arkansas $53,810Ohio $53,480West Virginia $50,800Kansas $48,160Nevada $48,100Louisiana $47,970North Carolina $47,880Mississippi $47,480
Working as a Rail Car Repairer in Michigan
Nationally, about 21,000 people work as Rail Car Repairers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Michigan pay ($64,370) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Rail Car Repairer make in Michigan?
The median Rail Car Repairer salary in Michigan is $64,370 per year, or about $30.95 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,700 at the entry level to $83,370 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Rail Car Repairers about 5% less than the national median of $67,530. Michigan ranks 18th out of 40 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Rail Car Repairers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $64,370 a year. About 370 Rail Car Repairers are employed in Michigan. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.