Rail Transportation Worker, All Other Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Rail Transportation Workers, All Other — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$56,360
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$27.10
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$83,190
entry level starts ~$40,080
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 1,000 employed

How much does a Rail Transportation Worker, All Other make?

Rail Transportation Workers, All Other in the United States bring home a median salary of $56,360 a year, or around $27.10 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $40,080, while the top 10% earn $83,190.

That is $5,030 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Rail Transportation Worker, All Other salary range by percentile

Half of all Rail Transportation Workers, All Other earn between $47,570 and $74,090 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$40,080$19.27
25th percentile (early career)$47,570$22.87
50th percentile (median)$56,360$27.10
75th percentile (experienced)$74,090$35.62
90th percentile (top earners)$83,190$40.00

Highest-paying states for Rail Transportation Worker, All Other

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for Rail Transportation Worker, All Other pay at $86,650 a year, followed by Georgia ($78,500) and California ($60,360). At the other end, Texas posts the lowest median at $43,150 — a gap of $43,500 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Washington$86,650$41.66+54%
2Georgia$78,500$37.74+39%
3California$60,360$29.02+7%
4Tennessee$48,660$23.39-14%
5Texas$43,150$20.75-23%

Rail Transportation Worker, All Other salary in every state

Official BLS state-level figures across 5 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.

Workforce and education

About 1,000 people work as Rail Transportation Workers, All Other in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $60,140 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Rail Transportation Worker, All Other make in the United States?
The median Rail Transportation Worker, All Other salary in the United States is $56,360 per year, or about $27.10 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $40,080, while the top 10% of earners make $83,190 or more.
How does Rail Transportation Worker, All Other pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Rail Transportation Worker, All Other median of $56,360 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Rail Transportation Workers, All Other the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for Rail Transportation Workers, All Other, with a median salary of $86,650 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Rail Transportation Worker, All Other?
Becoming a Rail Transportation Worker, All Other typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Rail Transportation Workers, All Other work in the United States?
About 1,000 people were employed as Rail Transportation Workers, All Other in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.