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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Rail Car Repairers Salary in California

In California, rail car repairers earn a median of $66,740 per year.

Median (California)
$66,740
Bottom 10%
$48,600
Top 10%
$113,040
Employed in California
650

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, rail car repairers earn a median of $66,740 — 2% above the national median of $65,680. Locally the range runs $48,600 to $113,040. About 650 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #14 of 39 states for rail car repairers pay — roughly the 66th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Massachusetts, $97,660) by 46%. State employment of about 650 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$65,680
US bottom 10%
$45,670
US top 10%
$92,000

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Monitoring
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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